Question 1

what is necrotizing fasciitis?

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Serious infection: Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious potentially life threatening infection that causes tissue death (hence the term necrotizing) very rapidly. It is treated with agressive surgery, antibiotics, and sometimes hyperbaric oxegyn therapy.

Question 2

what causes  necrotizing fasciitis  ?

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Necrotizing fasciiti: It is an infection in which the bacteria produce substances which cause your skin and tissues to die. The other lay term is "flesh eating bacteria".

Question 3

can you die from necrotizing fasciitis?

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Absolutely: Nec fasc is a surgical emergency for that very reason. Must debride the infected tissue fully to survive. Some of my sickest patients in the or had this disease.

Question 4

what are the tests for necrotizing fasciitis?

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Cultures: Blood ANS wound cultures are used.

Question 5

how do i know if i have necrotizing fasciitis?

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This is a very : Serious infection. While i feel you would know if you had it, any hint at it, such as early cellulitis with ulceration of skin, a feeling of air bubbles or crackling under your skin where you think the infection is, systemic signs like fever and chills as well, or, as it can be seen, a large dead area of skin down to muscle. If you even think you may have it, get to a hospital.

Question 6

does necrotizing fasciitis have risk of death?

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Yes: Severe necrotizing infections can result in spreading infection that attacks tissues in the area of the infection resulting in tissue death. Sepsis can cause multiple organ failure with lung/breathing problems, liver dysfunction and kidney failure. It can cause severe stress on the heart and can cause seriously low blood pressure, etc.

Question 7

what are some impacts of necrotizing fasciitis ?

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Serious infection: This a very serious and rare condition of a rapidly invasive infection that causes sepsis and potential to lead to multiple organ failure. Needs emergency treatment with antibiotics and likely surgery.

Question 8

can you tell me more about necrotizing fasciitis?

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Yes: Deep soft tissue infections that require surgical removal of infected tissue.NF extends into muscle layers and the fascia that surrounds them. Perirectal abscess, an infection involving the buttocks and rectal area, is a necrotizing soft tissue infection that is not fasciitis. Requires surgery and sometimes a colostomy.

Question 9

i need to know the cause of necrotizing fasciitis?

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Serious infection: An invasive infection often of multiple synergistic organisms, possibly infection entering though a dirty wound or seriously  infected surgical site. Can be more common in those with diminished immunity or diabetes.

Question 10

does necrotizing fasciitis usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: People are very sick from this serious condition and it is consider an emergency. Pain and fever are certainly expected. The person with necrotizing fasciitis should be seen immediately by a health care professional.

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