Early surgery for limb preservation in Group A Streptococcus-induced necrotizing soft tissue infection and subsequent soft tissue infection: A case report
Background: Group A Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) causes necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) necessitating exploration, surgical debridement, and possibly limb amputation. Case presentation: A 45-year-old man presented with traumatic injury of the left carpal region, vomiting, and diarrhea. Th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-01-01
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| Series: | IDCases |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250920302882 |