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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".
Answered 5/31/2018
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Bacteria: There are various bacteria that produce toxins that kill our tissues. It can be a life threatening condition. One can become very seriously ill in a few hrs.
Answered 1/4/2014
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