Rapidly Progressive Necrotising Fasciitis following a Stonefish Sting: A Report of Two Cases
Two patients developed rapidly progressive necrotising fasciitis after being stung by a stonefish. Both were given a hot-water bath for pain relief. The hot water may have accelerated bacterial growth and the consequent development of necrotising fasciitis. Vibrio vulnificus was cultured from one pa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2006-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900601400115 |