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Bookmark or Share- Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection | Johns Hopkins MedicineNews stories often use the phrase "flesh-eating bacteria." But, many types of bacteria can invade an open wound, even a small cut. Sometimes a necrotizing infection can be caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus, the same bacteria that causes strep throat.
- Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections Are on the Rise in the U.S ...Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections Are on the Rise in the U.S. Here’s How to Stay Safe. Here’s why the CDC is so concerned about deadly flesh-eating bacteria and ways to avoid being...
- Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Disease) - Cleveland ClinicNecrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating disease, is a bacterial infection that affects the tissue under your skin called fascia. It’s treated with antibiotics and surgery to remove damaged tissue.
- Necrotizing fasciitis - WikipediaNecrotizing fasciitis (NF), also known as flesh-eating disease, is a bacterial infection that results in the death of parts of the body's soft tissue. It is a severe disease of sudden onset that spreads rapidly. Symptoms usually include red or purple skin in the affected area, severe pain, fever, and vomiting.
- Necrotizing Fasciitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and TreatmentFlesh-eating bacteria. Flesh-eating disease. Streptococcal gangrene. Suppurative fasciitis. The condition is rare, but it progresses very quickly and if left untreated it could become severe enough to cause death.
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