Abstract

Background & Method: Whole study was done in our Institute with patient attending outdoor and emergency department of INDEX MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER. Collection of data –From each patient thorough history was taken, clinically examination was done, vitals where recorded, systemic examination was done and local examination of the lesion was done. Every patient base line investigation of complete blood count, renal function test liver function test serum electrolyte blood grouping serology of of HIV and Hbs antigen were done.
 Result: Most of the Patient was in the age group of 40years to 60 years.
 Conclusion: A total of 24 cases of necrotizing fascitis were studied over 1st June 2019 to 25 march 2020. Greater number of cases was reported among middle aged group of 40years to 60 years. Rarity of disease among pediatric age groups affected person were mostly male -21, female-3 most common precipitating factors was trauma. Most common predisposing factors were advanced age, anemia, diabetes and alcoholism. Microbiological profile of patients reveals most polymicrobial organisms involved,most common organisms were streptococcus>E. coli,> staphylococci>pseudomonas/.
 Keywords: necrotizing, fasciitis, predisposing & management.

Highlights

  • Necrotising fasciitis is known as flesh eating disease

  • Background & Method: Whole study was done in our Institute with patient attending outdoor and emergency department of INDEX MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER

  • A total of cases of necrotizing fasciitis were studied over 1st June 2019 to march 2020

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Introduction

Necrotising fasciitis is known as flesh eating disease. Necrotising fasciitis is an infection that results in the spreading inflammation of the skin, deep fascia and soft tissue with extensive destruction and may lead to death. Abstract Background & Method: Whole study was done in our Institute with patient attending outdoor and emergency department of INDEX MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER. Collection of data –From each patient thorough history was taken, clinically examination was done, vitals where recorded, systemic examination was done and local examination of the lesion was done.

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