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The 9 pages that link to Necrotizing fasciitis, each with the reason it gives.

• CellulitisCompared with: Pain out of proportion, rapid progression, or systemic toxicity raises concern for this emergency instead.

• AmputationRelated: Amputation may be needed to remove infected tissue and control a life-threatening infection.

• Streptococcus pyogenesBroader topic: Streptococcus pyogenes is one cause of this emergency requiring prompt treatment.

• Group A StreptococcusBroader topic: This invasive infection illustrates the organism’s capacity for severe tissue destruction.

• Clostridium perfringensCompared with: Both can cause severe tissue damage, but gas gangrene primarily involves muscle.

• Skin infectionBroader topic: This rare emergency shows the consequences of infection spreading deeply and rapidly.

• StreptococcusRelated: Streptococcus pyogenes is one cause of this life-threatening invasive disease.

• ErysipelasCompared with: Severe pain, rapid progression, or systemic toxicity raises concern for this deeper, urgent alternative.

• GangreneCompared with: It can resemble wet gangrene but is defined by infection spreading along fascial planes.