Necrotising fasciitis due to group A streptococci in western Norway: incidence and clinical features
Chelsom J;Halstensen A;Haga T;Høiby EA;;
Lancet (London, England)1994Vol. 344pp. -
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j1994lancetnecrotising
Abstract
During November, 1992, to May, 1994, 13 patients were treated at Haukeland University Hospital, Norway, for necrotising fasciitis due to group A beta-haemolytic streptococci. 3 patients died, 1 before admission. Mucoid group A streptococci were isolated from affected tissue (12 patients) and/or bloo …