Severe form of streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis of the upper limb - diagnostic and therapeutic challenge: A case report

Severe form of streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis of the upper limb - diagnostic and therapeutic challenge: A case report

Introduction. Since delay in recognition and effective treatment of necrotizing fasciitis (NF) caused by invasive group A streptococcus increases the mortality and disability, the early diagnosis and management of this disease are essential for a better outcome. We presented a patient wi...

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Main Authors: Mikić Dragan, Takić-Radovanović Tatjana, Luković Milan, Košutić Milomir, Starčević Srđan, Bjelanović Zoran, Đorđević Dragan, Nožić Darko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2015-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Subjects:
fasciitis, necrotizing
streptococcus
arm
amputation
anti-bacterial agents
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2015/0042-84501400069M.pdf

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