title: Invited commentary.
authors.affiliation: Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris-Sud, Ave du Noyer Lambert, FR 91300, Massy, France. iciprea@icip.org
authors.forename: Yves
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Durandy
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000209:etiology*; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents