Rational Use of Antibiotics and Education Improved <i>Aeromonas</i> Necrotizing Fasciitis Outcomes in Taiwan: A 19-Year Experience

• Main Authors: Tsung-Yu Huang (Author), Yao-Hung Tsai (Author), Ching-Yu Lee (Author), Wei-Hsiu Hsu (Author), Cheng-Ting Hsiao (Author), Yao-Kuang Huang (Author), Yen-Yao Li (Author), Jiun-Liang Chen (Author), Shu-Fang Kuo (Author), Jo-Chun Hsiao (Author), Hsing-Jung Li (Author), Chien-Hui Hung (Author), Kuo-Ti Peng (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. <i>Aeromonas</i> necrotizing fasciitis (NF) causes high rates of amputation and mortality, even after aggressive surgical debridement and antibacterial therapy. This study investigated the effects of rational use of antibiotics and education by infectious disease (ID) physici...