Management of necrotizing myositis in a field hospital: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Necrotizing myositis is a rare and fatal disease of skeletal muscles caused by group A beta hemolytic streptococci (GABHS). Its early detection by advanced imaging forms the basis of current management strategy. Paucity of advanced imaging in field/rural hospital...

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Main Authors: Bharathi Ramanathan, Sharma Vinay, Sood Rohit, Chakladar Arunava, Singh Pragnya, Raman Deep
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/17/1/20