All are features of necrotising fasciitis except
Correct Answer: Erythema beyond oedema
Description: Signs and symptoms of necrotising infections Unusual pain Oedema beyond the area of erythema Crepitus Skin blistering Fever (often absent) Greyish drainage ('dishwater pus') Pink/orange skin staining Focal skin gangrene (late sign) Shock, coagulopathy and multiorgan failure Bailey and Love 27e pg: 30
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