Analysis of Clinical pattern, Microbiological Pattern, and risk Factors Associated with Mortality in patients diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis of lower and upper limb in a tertiary care center in South India

Volume 6 No 4 (2008)

Dr. Venkateswaran A, Dr.Parry N

DOI: 10.48047/nq.2008.6.4.02

Abstract

Background: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare, rapidly progressive soft tissue infection with high morbidity and mortality rates. Aim: This retrospective analysis aimed to compare the clinical features, microbial profiles, and mortality risks between lower and upper limb NF cases.

Keywords

Necrotizing fasciitis, Lower limb, Upper limb, Microbial profile, Mortality risk, Retrospective analysis

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