Necrotizing fasciitis: A comprehensive review

Leon Chen, Brian Fasolka, Caitlin Treacy

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Abstract

Necrotizing soft-tissue infections (NSTIs) are rare but rapidly progressive, life-threatening bacterial infections with high morbidity and mortality. NSTIs include necrotizing forms of fasciitis, myositis, and cellulitis. This article focuses on necrotizing fasciitis (NF) and discusses NF classifications, clinical features, diagnostic approaches, evidence-based treatments, and nursing interventions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)34-40
Number of pages7
JournalNursing
Volume50
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2020

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