Necrotizing fasciitis in neonates: A case report and review of literature.

Roya Oboodi Hamide BarzegarRoozbeh Behzadi

Published in: Clinical case reports (2023)

Early recognition and treatment of necrotizing fasciitis reduce mortality rate which is 24.1% among neonates. Antibiotics and debridement are common treatments. Hyperbaric oxygen and negative pressure wound healing show potential but need further investigation.

Keyphrases

wound healing
low birth weight
cardiovascular events
risk factors
preterm infants
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
coronary artery disease
combination therapy
climate change
preterm birth