title: Streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis of the eyelids and orbit.
abstract: Streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis in previously healthy persons can develop quickly and may be difficult to diagnose. In a number of cases, this potentially fatal condition has been seen originally in the eyelid and orbit. Intensive antibiotic therapy and prompt debridement are the usual course of treatment.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hunt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003646:Debridement; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents