Necrotizing fasciitis secondary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]

Secondary prevention strategies following necrotizing fasciitis include early diagnosis and prompt treatment with either antibiotics or surgery. This strategy prevents or slows the progression and complications of the disease.

Secondary prevention strategies following necrotizing fasciitis include:

• Early diagnosis and prompt treatment with either antibiotics or surgery.
• This strategy prevents or slows the progression and complications of the disease.