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Table 2 Distribution of study participants with cervicofacial NF according to co-existing systemic condition and sex

From: Cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis among patients attending the Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Co-existing systemic condition

Sex

Total

Male

Female

Anemia

5 (71%)

2 (29%)

7 (100%)

Diabetes Mellitus

3 (60%)

2 (40%)

5 (100%)

Malnutrition

5 (100%)

5 (100%)

HIV + ve

3 (75%)

1 (25%)

4 (100%)