The initial outpatient-physician encounter in group A streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis.
Clinical Infectious Diseases 2000 August
Of 15 patients in whom the diagnosis of streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis was missed at initial outpatient evaluation, 8 died. Although influenza-like and gastrointestinal symptoms were common, the most consistent clinical clue was unrelenting pain out of proportion to the physical findings. Necrotizing fasciitis should be considered in patients presenting with the latter complaint, even if there is only mild or no fever or erythema.
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