Tauyee Hsieh and colleagues are to be commended for their attempt to define the pediatric
presentation and outcome of necrotizing fasciitis versus cellulitis, using a case–control study …

There is a very strong association of GABHSrelated NF with varicella infection, 5 while non-
GABHS-related NF is associated not only with recent surgery or trauma, but also with …

Discussion The etiology of necrotizing fasciitis is not fully understood, and in many cases no
identifiable cause can be found. However, patients often have some prior history of trauma …

Background: Early recognition and treatment are important factors that can help improve
survival following necrotizing fasciitis. However, early recognition is complicated by the …

Thank you for your insightful comments regarding the interpretation of the statistical tests in
your Letter to the Editor. 1 We acknowledge that the positive and negative predictive values …

To the Editor Battersby et al1 report on the development and diagnostic performance of a
new gestational age–specific case definition for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and claim to …

To the Editor Battersby et al1 report on the development and diagnostic performance of a
new gestational age–specific case definition for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and claim to …

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a potentially lethal soft-tissue infection characterized by
extensive fascial and subcutaneous tissue necrosis. Early recognition, treatment with …

Discussion Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare condition in the pediatric population. Most cases
develop in patients after varicella infection, secondary to a concomitant bacterial infection. 2 …

Abstract Background/Purpose Optimal outcomes for necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTI)
depend on rapid diagnosis and management. The Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing …