Unusual infections and diabetes: dangerous fungi

Unusual infections and diabetes: necrotising fasciitis

“…• Type IV: Mucorales. 11 It can be difficult to distinguish between cellulitis and early NF. Tests in both can show inflammation but creatine kinase may be raised in NF.…”

“…Subcutaneous gas may cause palpable crepitus. NF has been divided into types according to cause: 10 Type I: (polymicrobial). Type II: Group A streptococcus or Staphylococcus aureus . Type III: Vibrio vulnificus , Aeromonas hydrophila , or Clostridium . Type IV: Mucorales 11 …”