Children with lethal streptococcal fasciitis after a minor contusion injury

Chang, Yu‐Che; Lee, Ching-Hsing; Tseng, Chiu-Liang; Chen, Jih-Chang

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2008.12.007

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“…Necrotizing fasciitis is often polymicrobial in nature, although many cases have been attributed to Streptococcus pyogenes (24,25). Early in its course, necrotizing fasciitis can be very difficult to differentiate from the more common condition of cellulitis, as both are intially characterized by redness, swelling, and pain.…”

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Infectious complications of dermatologic procedures

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2011

Dermatologic Therapy

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Although the infection rate of dermatologic procedures is extremely low, it is important to understand the serious complications that may result from one of these rare events. With the ever increasing number of dermatologic procedures performed, research continues to build regarding cutaneous infections. In order to properly treat a surgical site infection, the etiology and course of the infection must be known. The common microbes, types of infections, prophylaxis, and treatments involved in dermatologic surgery are reviewed.

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