Necrotizing fasciitis following a monkey bite
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is rapidly spreading bacterial infection of a facial plane. It has a higher mortality rate in patients with diabetes and immunocompromised state. The initial presentation mimics cellulitis and most of the cases are misdiagnosed. Delayed diagnosis and treatment increase mor...
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| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Apollo Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.apollomedicine.org/article.asp?issn=0976-0016;year=2022;volume=19;issue=1;spage=45;epage=47;aulast=Pandiaraja |