Impact of immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on Fournier's gangrene: observations in Zambia.
Impact of immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on Fournier's gangrene: observations in Zambia.
B. Elem,P. Ranjan
1995
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England · 73 Citations
TLDR
A significant rise in the prevalence of Fournier's gangrene in Zambia since the advent of the HIV epidemic is recorded, and it has been documented that provided aggressive treatment along established lines is initiated without delay, the coexisting HIV infection does not adversely affect the prognosis.