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Is necrotizing fasciitis contagious through physical contact?
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No: We treat this entity and never heard of a case by physical contact with hospital personnel.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes: Necrotizing fasciitis. Is due to an infection by bacteria .The extreme manifestation may not occur but spread of infection to others is the risk.
Answered 12/16/2012
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