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