Necrotizing Fasciitis : Prevention
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Prevention could include:
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Consult Health Care Provider for Any Signs of Infection
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Always clean the skin thoroughly after a cut, scrape, or other skin injury.
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Flesh-eating disease is more properly called necrotizing fasciitis, a rare condition in which bacteria destroy tissues underlying the skin. This tissue death , called necrosis or gangrene , spreads rapidly. This disease can be fatal in as little a...
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A wound is a disruption in the continuity of cells- anything that causes cells that would normally be connected to become separated. Wound healing is the restoration of that continuity.
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Wound CareTaking proper care of your wound will help it heal. Your health care provider may show you how to clean and dress the wound.
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A wound is a disruption in the continuity of cells- anything that causes cells that would normally be connected to become separated. Wound healing is the restoration of that continuity.
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Recognizing and Treating Wound InfectionWounds can become infected with harmful bacteria. This prevents healing and increases the risk of scars.
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Detailed information on proving home wound care following a burn injury
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