Preferred Label : necrotizing fasciitis;
Definition : A fulminating group A streptococcal infection beginning with severe or extensive cellulitis
that spreads to involve the superficial and deep fascia, producing thrombosis of the
subcutaneous vessels and gangrene of the underlying tissues. A cutaneous lesion usually
serves as a portal of entry for the infection, but sometimes no such lesion is found.
(Dorland, 28th ed) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0238124;
Origin ID : RID3447;
UMLS CUI : C0238124;
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A fulminating group A streptococcal infection beginning with severe or extensive cellulitis
that spreads to involve the superficial and deep fascia, producing thrombosis of the
subcutaneous vessels and gangrene of the underlying tissues. A cutaneous lesion usually
serves as a portal of entry for the infection, but sometimes no such lesion is found.
(Dorland, 28th ed) [MeSH]
