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Necrotizing Fasciitis

KEY POINTS Necrotizing fasciitis may be misdiagnosed as cellulitis due to the benign appearance of cutaneous findings early in the clinical course. Clues to the diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis are vital sign abnormalities, swelling, and severe pain out of proportion to cutaneous findings. If you are suspicious for necrotizing fasciitis, have a low threshold to […]