Necrotising soft tissue infection: Difference between revisions

Created page with "'''Necrotising soft tissue infections''' (NSTI) are necrotising bacterial infections of the soft tissues, which are life-threatening and must be treated surgically immediately. Depending on the affected soft tissue, this may be '''necrotising fasciitis, necrotising myositis,''' or '''necrotising cellulitis'''. It can progress rapidly and so early recognition is important. Treatment involves early broad-spectrum antibiotics and surgical debridement. Despite optimal therap..."