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Home Clinical areas Infectious diseases, immunology and allergy Necrotising fasciitis – How not to miss (0.5 CPD hours)

Necrotising fasciitis – How not to miss (0.5 CPD hours)

12 April 2013

 

Full CPD module

 

This module provides a concise update on how to recognise necrotising fasciitis including:

  • Potential outcomes of a missed diagnosis or inappropriate management
  • Key symptoms and signs
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Five key questions to ask
  • Five ‘red herrings’

          


                      

              
              
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