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Clinical features of the 115 necrotizing fasciitis patients.
| Clinical features | No. of patients (% of total) |
|---|---|
| Local swelling/erythema | 92 (80%) |
| Fever | 87 (76%) |
| Pain/tenderness | 84 (73%) |
| Tachycardia | 43 (37%) |
| Shortness of breath | 32 (28%) |
| Shock | 30 (26%) |
| Bullous lesion | 25 (22%) |
| Consciousness change | 7 (6%) |
| Crepitus | 7 (6%) |
