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==Overview==
==Overview==
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==
==Secondary Prevention==
Secondary prevention strategies following necrotizing fasciitis include:
Secondary prevention strategies following necrotizing fasciitis include:
*Early diagnosis and prompt treatment with either antibiotics or surgery is the mainstay of secondary prevention in necrotizing fasciitis.  
*Early diagnosis and prompt treatment with either [[antibiotics]] or surgery.
*This strategy prevents or slows the progression and complications of the disease.
*This strategy prevents or slows the progression and complications of the disease.


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

Overview

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

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.

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