Fasciitis, Necrotizing |
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| Fascitis, Necrotizing; Fasciitides, Necrotizing; Fascitides, Necrotizing; Necrotizing Fasciitides; Necrotizing Fasciitis; Necrotizing Fascitides; Necrotizing Fascitis | |
| A fulminating group A streptococcal infection beginning with severe or extensive cellulitis that spreads to involve the superficial and deep fascia, producing thrombosis of the subcutaneous vessels and gangrene of the underlying tissues. A cutaneous lesion usually serves as a portal of entry for the infection, but sometimes no such lesion is found. (Dorland, 28th ed) | |