title: [Necrotizing fasciitis caused by group A streptococci].
abstract: The number of serious infections from group A streptococci has increased, and there have simultaneously been several cases of necrotizing fasciitis. This is an uncommon, but well-defined entity characterized by extensive necrosis of subcutaneous tissue and fascia, combined with signs of septicaemia. It is often accompanied by multi-organ failure. The mainstay of management is early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention. It is mandatory that a surgeon, an infectious disease specialist and an anaesthesiologist collaborate on the therapy as a whole.
authors.affiliation: Medisinsk avdeling, Sentralsykehuset i Akershus, Nordbyhagen.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kinn
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D009664:Norway; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000302:isolation & purification
chemical_list: D010400:Penicillin G
vernacular_title: Nekrotiserende fasciitt fremkalt av gruppe A-streptokokker.