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What is Necrotizing fasciitis
Necrotizing fasciitis description. Find out what Necrotizing fasciitis is and know more about it.
Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection caused by bacteria. It can destroy skin, fat, and the tissue covering the muscles within a very short time. The disease sometimes is called flesh-eating bacteria. When it occurs on the genitals, it is called Fournier gangrene.
Necrotizing fasciitis is very rare but serious. About 1 out of 4 people who get this infection die from it. Many people who get necrotizing fasciitis are in good health before they get the infection.
Your risk of getting this infection is higher if you:
Have a weak immune system.
Have chronic health problems such as diabetes , cancer, or liver or kidney disease.
Have cuts in your skin, including surgical wounds.
Recently had chickenpox or other viral infections that cause a rash.
Use steroid medicines, which can lower the body's resistance to infection.
Necrotizing fasciitis is very rare but serious. About 1 out of 4 people who get this infection die from it. Many people who get necrotizing fasciitis are in good health before they get the infection.
Your risk of getting this infection is higher if you:
Have a weak immune system.
Have chronic health problems such as diabetes , cancer, or liver or kidney disease.
Have cuts in your skin, including surgical wounds.
Recently had chickenpox or other viral infections that cause a rash.
Use steroid medicines, which can lower the body's resistance to infection.
Posted Jul 28, 2020 by Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation
It is a rare infection that can cause loss of limbs or even life!
Posted Jul 28, 2020 by Hayden72 4070
