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NECROTIZING FASCIITIS [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bacterial Diseases
DEF

A fulminating bacterial infection with group A streptococci, beginning with extensive cellulitis that rapidly spreads to involve the superficial and deep fascia, producing thrombosis of subcutaneous vessels and gangrene of the underlying tissue.

OBS

A cutaneous lesion often serves as a portal of entry for the infection.

OBS

The streptococcal toxic shock syndrome accompanies the flesh-eating disease and has 81% mortality rate.

Key term(s)
  • flesh eating disease

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies bactériennes
DEF

Infection des fascias hypodermiques évoluant très vite vers la nécrose, due à une association de bactéries anaérobies et de streptocoques de pronostic sévère.

Spanish

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