[Necrotising fasciitis caused by Vibrio vulnificus].
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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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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Revista espanola de anestesiologia y reanimacion
دوره 60 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984