A Rare Disease Requiring Quick Decision: Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection

Emre ONER | MD ^[620] | Mehmet UNLU ^[3] | MD ^[620]

Abstract: Necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI) is a rare infection of the deeper layers of skin and subcutaneous tissues. NSTI is may be presented with atypical or nonspesific clinical features and lead to increased mortality if the diagnosis and proper treatment is delayed. This report describes a case of NSTI with nonspesific clinical findings and highlights the importance quick decision in this disease.

Keywords: Necrotizing soft tissue infection, diagnosis, treatment, quick decision, mortality

Edition: Volume 4 Issue 1, January 2015,

Pages: 856 - 858

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A Rare Disease Requiring Quick Decision: Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection

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