The Journal of infection
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The Journal of infection · Jun 2006
Review Case ReportsWhat is subacute necrotizing fasciitis? A proposed clinical diagnostic criteria.
Subacute necrotizing fasciitis is a poorly defined clinical entity. Its very existence has been the subject of much controversy. While rarely reported, subacute forms of necrotizing fasciitis have been documented in the literature by many authors. This paper highlights some recently reported cases in the literature that clearly shows that subacute forms of necrotizing fasciitis indeed exist and may in fact be under-reported because of the lack of awareness and a consistent diagnostic criteria. ⋯ This proposed diagnostic criterion serves to facilitate future reporting and documentation of this condition. The clinical significance and implication of this are discussed.