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Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections

2017; Massachusetts Medical Society; Volume: 377; Issue: 23 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1056/nejmra1600673

ISSN

1533-4406

Autores

Dennis L. Stevens, Amy E. Bryant,

Tópico(s)

Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

Resumo

The hallmarks of necrotizing fasciitis are friable superficial fascia, gray exudate without pus, and widespread tissue destruction. The infection is either polymicrobial or monomicrobial. Early surgical débridement and appropriate antibiotics are crucial for recovery.

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