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Atypical Presentation of Klebsiella pneumoniae Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Lower Extremities: Silent but Deadly: A Case Report.

Bing Howe LeeYen Hsin LeongErnest Beng Kee Kwek
Published in: JBJS case connector (2023)
KP-NF is an emerging clinical entity and is associated with a compromised host immunity and high mortality rates. Clinicians must be aware that not all may present with the typical fulminant features and should maintain a high index of suspicion.
Keyphrases
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