Fournier gangrene when taking SGLT2 inhibitors

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Fournier gangrene when taking SGLT2 inhibitors

Bruce Arroll

Bruce Arroll

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Goodfellow Gems #212

Fournier gangrene is a rare but serious bacterial infection that needs urgent treatment from secondary care. It is known as a “flesh-eating disease” a
References

1. tinyurl.com/DermNet-FG (DermNet, Fournier gangrene).

2. tinyurl.com/Medsafe-FG (Medsafe, November 2022).