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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.

Answered 10/10/2012

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Yes: Can lead to death quickly without prompt treatment.

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