RETRACTED: Atypical presentation of polymicrobial cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis: An extraordinary odontogenic infection in a healthy female patient

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis (CNF) can occur as a dental complication in young, healthy individuals. Early diagnosis, treatment, and awareness of severe acute cervicofacial pain, rapid swelling, and radiological gas formation are crucial. Broad molecular profiling is recommended for understanding the organisms involved in such infections in future research.

Keywords

• cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis
• contrast‐enhanced computed tomography
• odontogenic infections
• polymicrobial