TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Necrotizing Fasciitis A1 - Doherty, Gerard M. PY - 2010 T2 - Quick Answers Surgery AB - • Usually caused by multiple bacterial pathogens• Infection usually mixed flora, including streptococci, staphylococci, anaerobes, gram-negative aerobes• Typically begins in localized area (puncture wound, incision)• Spreads along fascial planes• Results in thrombosis of penetrating vessels and tissue necrosis• Area of fascial necrosis usually more extensive than skin appearance indicates SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=58095468 ER -