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Cellulitis

Prevalence
Clinical features
Differential Diagnosis
Investigations
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
Prognosis

One in seven patients with necrotising fasciitis dies.  c

Note:

  • 13% of patients with necrotising fasciitis died before discharge (95% CI: 1% to 25%). c

Expiry date: January 2004
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Authors   J   Epling , CM   Ball
Reviewer   C   Conlon
CAT Writers   J   Epling , CM   Ball