Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection - Johns Hopkins Medicine A necrotizing soft tissue infection can destroy skin, muscle, and other soft tissues If untreated, it may lead to amputation of major parts of the body, kidney failure and a high risk of death
Necrotizing fasciitis - Wikipedia Necrotizing fasciitis can occur at any part of the body, but it is more commonly seen at the extremities, perineum, and genitals A small fraction of cases arise in the head neck, chest and abdomen
Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Disease) - Cleveland Clinic Necrotizing 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
About Necrotizing Fasciitis | Group A Strep | CDC There are many types of bacteria that can cause the "flesh-eating disease" called necrotizing fasciitis Experts believe group A Streptococcus (group A strep bacteria) are the most common cause
Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria) - WebMD "Necrotizing" means causing tissue death, and "fasciitis" refers to fascia inflammation, which is tissue under the skin Necrotizing fasciitis is a form of necrotizing soft tissue infection
Necrotizing soft tissue infection - MedlinePlus Necrotizing soft tissue infection is a rare but very severe type of bacterial infection It can destroy the muscles, skin, and underlying tissue The word "necrotizing" refers to something that causes body tissue to die Many different types of bacteria can cause this infection
Necrotizing Skin Infections - Skin Disorders - Merck Manual Consumer . . . Dead tissue is termed necrotic Because the body's immune defenses that travel through the bloodstream (such as white blood cells and antibodies) can no longer reach this area, the infection spreads rapidly and may be difficult to control A person can die, even with appropriate treatment