Signs, symptoms and diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis experienced by survivors and family: a qualitative Nordic multi-center study

Signs, symptoms and diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis experienced by survivors and family: a qualitative Nordic multi-center study

Abstract Background Necrotizing soft tissue infection is the most serious of all soft tissue infections. The patient’s life is dependent on prompt diagnosis and aggressive treatment. Diagnostic delays are related to increased morbidity and mortality, and the risk of under- or missed diagnosis is hig...

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Main Authors: Annette Erichsen Andersson, Ingrid Egerod, Vibeke E. Knudsen, Ann-Mari Fagerdahl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Necrotizing soft tissue infection
Patient experiences
Family perspective
Qualitative study
Diagnosis
Signs and symptoms
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3355-7

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