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. 1984 Nov;37(11):1301–1304. doi: 10.1136/jcp.37.11.1301

Necrotising fasciitis caused by Vibrio vulnificus.

M L Woo, W G Patrick, M T Simon, G L French
PMCID: PMC499003  PMID: 6501592

Abstract

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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