Necrotizing Fasciitis Learning Center
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Symptoms
The first sign of infection may be a small, reddish, painful spot or bump on the skin. This quickly changes to a very...
Causes
Many different types of bacteria can cause this type of infection. A very severe and usually deadly form of necrotizi...
Tests
How the skin and tissue look can help the doctor diagnose a necrotizing soft tissue infection. Often a patient will b...
Treatments
Powerful, broad-spectrum antibiotics must be given immediately through a vein (IV. Surgery is required to open and dr...
Complications
Local spread of infection, progressive tissue damage; Systemic spread of infection, sepsis, shock; Scarring and disfi...
Doctor Specialties
This disorder is severe and may be life threatening, so contact your health care provider immediately if symptoms of ...
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