Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Necrotizing fasciitis: a review.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Naidoo, Sarah L et al.
- Affiliation:
- Atlantic Veterinary College · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly spreading, bacterial, soft-tissue infection reported in both humans and dogs. A review of the pathophysiology, clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment of necrotizing fasciitis is presented, with the goal of familiarizing veterinarians with this uncommon but potentially fatal condition. A case report highlighting the fulminant course of this disease is also included.
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