title: Diagnosis and management of necrotizing fasciitis.
abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening soft tissue infection which is rapidly fatal unless diagnosed promptly and treated with immediate debridement of necrotic tissue. As early clinical suspicion is paramount to improved survival, this review aims to increase awareness of the condition.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hunter
authors.forename: Clare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Quarterman
authors.forename: Mohammed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Waseem
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wills
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003646:Debridement; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous