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Review
. 2005 Mar-Apr;23(2):144-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2004.06.014.

Life-threatening necrotizing fasciitis

Erika Gaines Levine  1 , Steven M Manders
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Review

Life-threatening necrotizing fasciitis

Erika Gaines Levine et al. Clin Dermatol. 2005 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by a rapidly progressing necrosis of subcutaneous fat and fascia, which can be life-threatening without prompt recognition, surgical intervention, and immediate antibiotic therapy. Necrotizing fasciitis has been subdivided into type 1, or polymicrobial necrotizing fasciitis, and type 2, or group A streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis. In addition, synonyms, such as streptococcal gangrene and "flesh-eating bacteria syndrome," have been used in the literature.

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