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===Microbiology=== | ===Microbiology=== | ||
The following are the tests used to diagnose the causative organism: | The following are the tests used to diagnose the causative organism: | ||
* | *Gram stain and culture of tissues and aspirates | ||
*Culture of throat and vaginal swabs | *Culture of throat and vaginal swabs | ||
*Fungal culture (immunocompromised or trauma patients) | *Fungal culture (immunocompromised or trauma patients) | ||
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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
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory tests consistent with diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis include:
Microbiology
The following are the tests used to diagnose the causative organism:
- Gram stain and culture of tissues and aspirates
- Culture of throat and vaginal swabs
- Fungal culture (immunocompromised or trauma patients)
- Enrichment cultures (patients with recent antibiotic use)