Urgent Bite 302 - Fournier's and SGLT-2 inhibitors
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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.
Check out the Prescriber Update Check out the Dermnet page by Singh 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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