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Review
. 2020 Sep;50(9):34-40.
doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000694752.85118.62.

Necrotizing fasciitis: A comprehensive review

Leon L Chen  1 , Brian Fasolka, Caitlin Treacy
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Necrotizing fasciitis: A comprehensive review

Leon L Chen et al. Nursing. 2020 Sep.

Abstract

Necrotizing soft-tissue infections (NSTIs) are rare but rapidly progressive, life-threatening bacterial infections with high morbidity and mortality. NSTIs include necrotizing forms of fasciitis, myositis, and cellulitis. This article focuses on necrotizing fasciitis (NF) and discusses NF classifications, clinical features, diagnostic approaches, evidence-based treatments, and nursing interventions.

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