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Characteristics of patients with confirmed necrotizing fasciitis.
| n=81 | % |
|---|---|
| Male | 80% |
| Inpatient mortality | 35% |
| Age (mean, SD) | 47.5 (1.4) |
| History of diabetes | 49% |
| History IVDU | 18% |
| History of cirrhosis | 6% |
| LRINEC score positive | 76% |
| LRINEC score negative | 34% |
IVDU, intravenous drug user; LRINEC, laboratory risk indicator for necrotizing fasciitis
