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  • Title: [Necrotizing soft tissue infection].
    Author: Rath E, Shelef I, Avinoah E, Lichtman Y, Levy O, Atar D.
    Journal: Harefuah; 1998 May 01; 134(9):695-7, 750. PubMed ID: 10909616.
    Abstract:
    The dramatic course of necrotizing soft tissue infection represents a medical emergency, since it is limb- and life-threatening. Most necrotizing soft tissue infections are caused by mixed aerobic and anaerobic Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms. Most case have been reported in immuno-compromised hosts after penetrating trauma or surgery. We describe a unique series of cases of necrotizing soft tissue infection. The mainstay of treatment is early and daily debridement of devitalized tissue and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy should be considered.
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