Dermatology - Inflammatory Skin Diseases 2

2 Emergency dermatology

Necrotising fasciitis

Open Question

Necrotising fasciitis is a rapidly spreading infection of the deep fascia with secondary tissue necrosis.


The main cause of this condition is group A haemolytic streptococcus, or a mixture of anaerobic and aerobic bacteria.


What is the mainstay of treatment for necrotising fasciitis?