Necrotising Fasciitis following Intramuscular Injection in a Nigerian Neonate: A case report
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare but severe, life-threatening bacterial infection of the fascia, with secondary necrosis of the subcutaneous tissues. Necrotizing fasciitis is caused by an infection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia by one or more bacterial organisms, resulting in the...
Main Authors: | Ogundele T, Egwumah-Atule E, Osundare YJ, Oyelami O |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, OOUTH Sagamu
2022-09-01
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Series: | Annals of Health Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.annalsofhealthresearch.com/index.php/ahr/article/view/431 |
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