Necrotizing Fasciitis Resulting from Human Bites: A Report of Two Cases of Disease Caused by Group A Streptococci
Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. Although bite wounds are common, they are not frequently reported as a cause of necrotizing fasciitis. In the present article, two cases of bite-associated necrotizing fasciitis caused by group A streptococcus are reporte...
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Main Authors: | Christopher A Sikora, Jack Spielman, Kerry MacDonald, Gregory J Tyrrell, John M Embil |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2005-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2005/706238 |
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