Group A Streptococci-Associated Necrotizing Fasciitis following Cat Bite in an Immunocompromised Patient
Necrotizing soft tissue infections are characterized clinically by fulminant tissue destruction, systemic signs of toxicity, and high mortality. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment must include early surgical intervention and antibiotic therapy. Mortality rate is very high and could be even...
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Main Authors: | Sudheer Nambiar, Asha Karippot, Joe Devasahayam, Tony Oliver |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2017-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Critical Care |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/3718360 |
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