Fulminant necrotizing fasciitis caused by Serratia marcescens in an immunosuppressed host.

Int J Dermatol

Dermatology Department, Ramon y Cajal Hospital, University of Alcala, Madrid, SpainHematology Department, Virgen del Valle Hospital, Toledo, SpainHospital del Henares, Madrid, SpainDermatology Department, Ramon y Cajal Hospital, University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain.

Published: January 2014

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