In cases of Fournier’s Gangrene, and necrotising fasciitis in general, early detection and treatment is vital.  Risk factors help raise the concern and knowing about SGLT-2 inhibitors as an evolving risk factor is important.

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Check out the Stat Pearls page

Wallace HA, Perera TB. Necrotizing Fasciitis. 2023 Feb 21. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan–. PMID: 28613507.

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