Necrotizing fasciitis

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necrotizing fasciitis - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Necrotizing fasciitis: A dangerous infection of soft-tissue that starts in the subcutaneous tissue (just below the skin) and spreads along the flat layers of fibrous tissue that separate different layers of tissue (fascial planes). It most commonly occurs in the arms, legs and abdominal wall. The death rate is up to 40%. ...
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Frequently Asked Questions for necrotizing fasciitis (Source: MedicineNet)

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Further Reading on necrotizing fasciitis

Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria) - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that can destroy skin and the soft tissues beneath it, including fat and the...the symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis ? How can I prevent... Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria) - Treatment Overview ( WebMD ) A person with necrotizing fasciitis needs immediate medical treatment in a hospital as soon as the condition is suspected...the most common complications of necrotizing fasciitis . Many people who... Toxic Shock Syndrome - Treatment Overview ( WebMD ) By the time a person with toxic shock syndrome ( TSS ) sees a health professional , immediate medical ...infection (sepsis) or a rare bacterial infection that can destroy skin ( necrotizing fasciitis ).

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