definitionA fulminating group A streptococcal infection beginning with severe or extensive cellulitis that spreads to involve the superficial and deep fascia, producing thrombosis of the subcutaneous vessels and gangrene of the underlying tissues. A cutaneous lesion usually serves as a portal of entry for the infection, but sometimes no such lesion is found. (Dorland, 28th ed) | synonymsNecrotizing Fasciitis |
UMLSFasciitides, Necrotizing, Fasciitis, Necrotizing, Fascitides, Necrotizing, Fascitis, Necrotizing, GANGRENE, HEMOLYTIC STREPTOCOCCUS, Necrotising cellulitis, Necrotising fasciitis, Necrotizing cellulitis, Necrotizing Fasciitides, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Necrotizing Fascitides, Necrotizing Fascitis, Necrotizing myositis, Streptococcal gangrene |
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