Rapidly progressive necrotizing fasciitis and gangrene due to Clostridium difficile:: Case report

被引:13
作者
Bhargava, A
Sen, P
Swaminathan, A
Ogbolu, C
Chechko, S
Stone, F
机构
[1] Raritan Bay Med Ctr, Dept Med, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 USA
[2] Raritan Bay Med Ctr, Dept Surg, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 USA
[3] Raritan Bay Med Ctr, Dept Microbiol, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 USA
[4] Raritan Bay Med Ctr, Dept Pathol, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 USA
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10.1086/313825
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
摘要
A case of rapidly progressive necrotizing fascitis and gas gangrene due to Clostridium difficile that responded very well to surgical intervention is described.
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页码:954 / 955
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