Spontaneous fascial necrosis of the upper thigh by beta-hemolytic streptococci
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- DOI: 10.1007/BF00379165
Spontaneous fascial necrosis of the upper thigh by beta-hemolytic streptococci
Abstract
This is a case-report of a gangrene involving muscle and fascia of the left femur due to group A of beta-hemolytic streptococci without visible injury of the skin. The diagnosis was derived from germ-evidence and by course of anti-desoxyribonuclease-B titer.
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