Vibrio Vulnificus Necrotizing Fasciitis Preceding Herpes Zoster
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Vibrio vulnificus necrotizing fasciitis preceding herpes zoster.
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متن کامل[Necrotising fasciitis caused by Vibrio vulnificus].
A case of necrotising fasciitis caused by Vibrio vulnificus is described. The need for early recognition and aggressive surgical treatment are highlighted, and the necrotising infections due to V vulnificus described in the published work are reviewed.
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عنوان ژورنال: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0899-8280,1525-3252
DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2013.11928921