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What is the average mortality rate of necrotising fasciitis?
What is the average mortality rate of necrotising fasciitis?
- 36%
- 15.2%
- 14.7%
- 20.6% (correct)
Where does necrotising fasciitis most commonly occur?
Where does necrotising fasciitis most commonly occur?
- Postoperative wounds (correct)
- Neck
- Abdomen
- Oral cavity
What is the outcome if necrotising fasciitis is not treated promptly?
What is the outcome if necrotising fasciitis is not treated promptly?
- No impact on morbidity and mortality
- Decreased morbidity but increased mortality
- Low morbidity and mortality
- High morbidity and mortality (correct)
How does necrotising fasciitis spread?
How does necrotising fasciitis spread?
What type of infection is necrotising fasciitis?
What type of infection is necrotising fasciitis?
What percentage of necrotising fasciitis cases occur at the perineum?
What percentage of necrotising fasciitis cases occur at the perineum?
What is the consequence of necrotising fasciitis spreading rapidly?
What is the consequence of necrotising fasciitis spreading rapidly?
Which body part is least likely to be affected by necrotising fasciitis?
Which body part is least likely to be affected by necrotising fasciitis?
What condition does necrotising fasciitis lead to if not treated promptly?
What condition does necrotising fasciitis lead to if not treated promptly?
What is the average mortality rate of necrotising fasciitis?
What is the average mortality rate of necrotising fasciitis?
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