First Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Serotype a

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an infrequently encountered skin infection that has high morbidity and mortality, even with prompt medical and surgical intervention. We describe the case of a 67-year-old male presenting with significant NF in his left lower extremity, despite aggressive surgical inter...

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Main Authors: Giang T. Quach DO, Jared Frisby DO, Kurt Kralovich MD, Mustafa Bohra MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2324709617736791