ICD-11 code : 1B71.2;
Preferred Label : Neonatal necrotising fasciitis;
ICD-11 definition : Neonatal necrotising fasciitis is a life-threatening acute necrotising infection of
fascia, subcutaneous tissues, and overlying skin similar to the condition seen in
adults. It is rare in neonates but, in contrast to the adult form, tends to affect
otherwise healthy babies. It has followed omphalitis, mastitis and postoperative wound
infection, though preceding sites of infection are not always found. It has more commonly
been associated with Staphylococcus aureus than with streptococcal infection. Gram-negative
organisms have also been implicated. It may cause extensive tissue destruction and
mortality is high.;
Origin ID : 1681155693;
UMLS CUI : C1304457;
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Neonatal necrotising fasciitis is a life-threatening acute necrotising infection of
fascia, subcutaneous tissues, and overlying skin similar to the condition seen in
adults. It is rare in neonates but, in contrast to the adult form, tends to affect
otherwise healthy babies. It has followed omphalitis, mastitis and postoperative wound
infection, though preceding sites of infection are not always found. It has more commonly
been associated with Staphylococcus aureus than with streptococcal infection. Gram-negative
organisms have also been implicated. It may cause extensive tissue destruction and
mortality is high.
