RESUMO
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an entity that is part of the spectrum of necrotizing skin and soft tissue infections (NSTI)
characterized by extensive and rapidly progressive tissue destruction
accompanied by signs of sepsis. It is classi?ed as polymicrobial (type I) and monomicrobial (type II). The incidence is estimated at 0.3-15 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Early signs of the disease include swelling
pain
and erythema. Early diagnosis is imperative
which is why prediction scales have been created
with LRINEC being the most widely used. Treatment has two fundamental pillars: early surgical debridement to control the septic focus and broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy. However
despite advances in the diagnosis and treatment of FN
its mortality continues to be around 25-35%.