A rare case of necrotizing fasciitis of the leg in an intravenous drug user caused by Prevotella den...
A rare case of necrotizing fasciitis of the leg in an intravenous drug user caused by Prevotella denticola
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BackgroundIntravenous drug users (IDUs) have a high risk of developing skin and soft tissue infections such as erysipelas, abscesses, and less frequently necrotizing fasciitis (NF) or gas gangrene. Rarely, the cause of the infection is microorganisms residing in the oral cavity and can lead to life-threatening infections.MethodsWe describe the case...
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A rare case of necrotizing fasciitis of the leg in an intravenous drug user caused by Prevotella denticola
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_3031130605
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_3031130605
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2000-2297
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2000-2297
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10.1080/20002297.2024.2334545
