RESUMEN

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly spreading, bacterial, soft-tissue infection reported in both humans and dogs. A review of the pathophysiology, clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment of necrotizing fasciitis is presented, with the goal of familiarizing veterinarians with this uncommon but potentially fatal condition. A case report highlighting the fulminant course of this disease is also included.

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Enfermedades de los Perros/diagnóstico , Enfermedades de los Perros/cirugía , Fascitis Necrotizante/veterinaria , Amputación Quirúrgica/veterinaria , Animales , Desbridamiento/veterinaria , Enfermedades de los Perros/patología , Perros , Fascitis Necrotizante/diagnóstico , Fascitis Necrotizante/patología , Fascitis Necrotizante/cirugía , Femenino , Masculino , Pronóstico