title: Necrotising fasciitis caused by dental infection.
abstract: A case of necrotising fasciitis caused by dental infection is presented, which resulted in severe mutilation but the patient survived. The diagnosis and management of this condition is discussed.
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: McAndrew
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Griffiths
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001442:Bacteroides Infections; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013290:Streptococcal Infections; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes; D013909:Thorax