Necrotizing soft tissue infection

Necrotizing soft tissue infection
Definition
Necrotizing soft tissue infection is a rare but very severe type of bacterial infection that can destroy the muscles, skin, and underlying tissue.

Necrotizing soft tissue infection
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Necrotizing soft tissue infection
Alternate Names : Necrotizing fasciitis, Fasciitis - necrotizing, Flesh-eating bacteria, Soft tissue gangrene, Gangrene - soft tissue
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Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
A necrotizing soft tissue infection is a serious, life-threatening condition that requires immediate treatment to keep it from destroying skin, muscle, and other soft tissues.
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Necrotizing soft tissue infection
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See also: Bacterial, Cancer, Injury, Diabetes, Arthritis