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Nurse Pract
; 40(4): 48-54; quiz 54-5, 2015 Apr 13.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25710244
ABSTRACT
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a severe bacterial infection that attacks subcutaneous fat tissues, superficial fascia, deep fascia, and muscle. NF is a rare condition with a mortality that requires nurse practitioners to be adept at identifying signs and symptoms to prompt a quick diagnosis and treatment.