Bullous skin signs and laboratory surgical indicators can quickly and effectively differentiate necrotizing fasciitis from cellulitis

Objectives: The purpose of this prospective study was to investigate the different microorganisms associated with mortality, to evaluate the bullous skin sign, and to identify the positive predictive factors for differentiating necrotizing fasciitis (NF) from cellulitis on initial onset at the emerg...

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Main Authors: Yao-Hung Tsai, Hung-Yen Chen, Tsung-Yu Huang, Jiun-Liang Chen, Cheng-Ting Hsiao, Kuo-Chin Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S120197122200649X