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2022•International Journal of Surgery Research & PracticeOpen access

Necrotizing Fasciitis: Analysis of the Clinical, Microbiological Pattern, and Factors Associated with Mortality

Shirah Hamza Assad, Zabeery Ibraheem Abdulaziz, Sogair Osama Abdulqader, Alahmari Ahmed Medawi, Aljabri Waal Nafa

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Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening rapidly progressing bacterial infection associated with necrotic changes of the superficial fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and the deep fascia. It is a surgical emergency requiring a high suspicion, early diagnosis, and early treatment.

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Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening rapidly progressing bacterial infection associated with necrotic changes of the superficial fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and the deep fascia. It is a surgical emergency requiring a high suspicion, early diagnosis, and early treatment.

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Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening rapidly progressing bacterial infection associated with necrotic changes of the superficial fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and the deep fascia. It is a surgical emergency requiring a high suspicion, early diagnosis, and early treatment.

Key concepts: Fasciitis, Deep fascia, Fascia, Medicine, Subcutaneous tissue, Dermatology, Surgery

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