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Monomicrobial necrotizing fasciitis in a single center: the emergence of Gram-negative bacteria as a common pathogen
8 Sept 2014
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BACKGROUND: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening soft tissue infection. It is usually caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and other Gram-positive bacteria. Several reports, however, emphasize the importance of Gram-negative rods in this infection. METHODS: We retrospectively studied all cases of monomicrobial necrotizing fasciitis hospitalized in our center during the years 2002-2012. We compared...
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