Risk factors, microbiological findings and outcomes of necrotizing fasciitis in New Zealand: a retrospective chart review [PDF]
, 2012 BackgroundThe incidence and mortality from necrotizing fasciitis (NF) are increasing in New Zealand (NZ). Triggered by a media report that traditional Samoan tattooing was causing NF, we conducted a chart review to investigate the role of this and other ...
Baker, Michael G. +2 more
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Use of Infrared Thermography in Diagnosing Necrotizing Fasciitis in the Emergency Department: A Case Study [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: Necrotizing fasciitis is a difficult diagnosis with a very high mortality. However, thermal imaging has the potential to identify increasing skin temperature and rapid progression.
Brabrand, Mikkel +6 more
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SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2022 Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare soft tissue infection characterized by a rapidly spreading infection of the subcutaneous tissue. Early diagnosis is important as it requires immediate and complete debridement of infected tissues and antibiotic therapy ...
Samantha-Jo Wright +6 more
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Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2006 Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon, rapidly spreading infection, affecting primarily the deep fascia, which may result in secondary necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue, fascia and muscle. We report a patient that had the cardinal features; namely, excruciatingly painful lesions, demonstration of gas in the tissue and an obnoxious foul odor, prominent
Virendra N, Sehgal +4 more
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Diagnosis and management of necrotizing fasciitis in the light of the recent recommendations
Сучасні медичні технології, 2019 Summary: Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but life-threatening infection of the soft tissues. It is characterized by spreading inflammation and necrosis starting from the fascia, muscles, and subcutaneous fat, with subsequent necrosis of the overlying ...
C. O. Kosulnikov +6 more
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Report of 2 fatal cases of adult necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome caused by Streptococcus agalactiae. [PDF]
, 2000 We describe 2 cases of fatal necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome caused by Streptococcus agalactiae-a rare entity that has been reported in only 9 patients-in 2 nonpregnant adults ...
Ho, PL +4 more
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Candida parapsilosis associated with cervical necrotizing fasciitis and descending mediastinitis [PDF]
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Chan, YW, Choi, WK, Lee, CC
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Necrotizing fasciitis: literature review of contemporary strategies for diagnosing and management with three case reports: torso, abdominal wall, upper and lower limbs [PDF]
, 2011 Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an uncommon soft tissue infection, usually caused by toxin-producing virulent bacteria. It is characterized by widespread fascial necrosis primarily caused by Streptococcus hemolyticus. Shortly after the onset of the disease,
Zdravko Roje +5 more
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Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, 2005 Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. Although bite wounds are common, they are not frequently reported as a cause of necrotizing fasciitis.
Christopher A Sikora +4 more
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Necrotizing fasciitis in association with Ludwig’s angina – A case report
Saudi Dental Journal, 2011 A 28 year old male diabetic patient developed Ludwig’s angina which subsequently evolved into cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis. The differential characteristic of Ludwig’s angina and cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis, as it relates to this rare ...
A.M. Kavarodi
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