Necrotizing soft-tissue infections

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作者
Chapnick, EK
Abter, EI
机构
[1] SUNY HLTH SCI CTR, BROOKLYN, NY 11203 USA
[2] BETH ISRAEL MED CTR, NEW YORK, NY 10003 USA
[3] ALBERT EINSTEIN COLL MED, BRONX, NY 10467 USA
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10.1016/S0891-5520(05)70329-9
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
摘要
Necrotizing soft-tissue infections may be rapidly fatal because of toxin-induced circulatory collapse. Because of the often nonspecific clinical presentation, prompt diagnosis may be difficult but is imperative as prompt treatment can be lifesaving. This article discusses necrotizing fasciitis and clostridial myonecrosis, and highlights pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.
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