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Necrotizing fasciitis screening

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

Overview

Overview

According to the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF), there is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for necrotizing fasciitis.

Screening

Screening

According to the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF), there is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for necrotizing fasciitis.

References

References

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