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What is the definition of Necrotizing Fasciitis?
Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious infection of the skin, the tissue just beneath the skin (subcutaneous tissue), and the tissue that covers internal organs (fascia). Necrotizing fasciitis can be caused by several different types of bacteria, and the infection can arise suddenly and spread quickly. Early signs include flu-like symptoms and redness and pain around the infection site.
What are the alternative names for Necrotizing Fasciitis?
  • Necrotizing fasciitis
Who are the top Necrotizing Fasciitis Local Doctors?
Elite in Necrotizing Fasciitis
Intensive Care Medicine
Elite in Necrotizing Fasciitis
Intensive Care Medicine
Referral may be required

University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

22 S Greene St, 
Baltimore, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English

Sharon Henry is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Henry is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Necrosis, Gangrene, Fasciotomy, and Gastrostomy.

Elite in Necrotizing Fasciitis
Elite in Necrotizing Fasciitis
Referral may be required
Huddinge, AB, SE 

Anna Teglund-Norrby practices practicing medicine in Huddinge, Sweden. Ms. Teglund-Norrby is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Streptococcal Group A Infection, Strep Throat, Necrosis, and Tissue Biopsy.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
Internal Medicine

Reading Hospital

420 South 5th Avenue, 
West Reading, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Imran Khokhar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khokhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Appendicitis, Magnesium Deficiency, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khokhar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

What are the latest Necrotizing Fasciitis Clinical Trials?
The Management of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection Wounds With Cytal® Wound Matrix and MicroMatrix®

Summary: This is a prospective, pilot, parallel group, randomized controlled trial with 1:1 allocation. This will be a single center study coordinated at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF) Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio. Data will be collected in a secure manner using REDCap housed at CCF. The study will consist of 2 arms: treatment with Cytal® Wound Matrix 2-Layer and MicroMatrix® (Integra LifeSciences...

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Real-Time Diagnosis of Life-Threatening Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections (NSTI) Using Indocyanine Green (ICG) Kinetic Modeling

Summary: Necrotizing soft-tissue infections (NSTIs, a.k.a. necrotizing fasciitis or flesh-eating bacteria) are aggressive infections that can progress rapidly from mild symptoms to sepsis, multi-organ failure, and death. NSTI cases present with non-specific clinical, imaging, and laboratory findings, and standard-of-care techniques for NSTI diagnosis lack sensitivity and specificity, resulting in frequent ...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center