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Necrotizing soft-tissue infection is a severe type of tissue infection that can involve the skin, subcutaneous fat, the muscle sheath (fascia), and the muscle. It can cause gangrene, tissue death, systemic disease, and ...
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Symptoms
Severe pain in the area; Swelling in the area; Bleeding into the skin; Visibly dead (necrotic) tissue; Patchy skin colo...
Causes
Necrotizing subcutaneous infection or fasciitis can be caused by a variety of bacteria including oxygen-using bacteria ...
Tests
The appearance of the skin and underlying tissues, and the presence of gangrene (black or dead tissue) indicates a necr...
Treatments
Powerful, broad-spectrum antibiotics must be given immediately through a vein (IV. This is an attempt to control the in...
Complications
Local spread of infection, progressive tissue damage; Systemic spread of infection, sepsis, shock; Scarring and disfigu...
Prevention
Clean any skin injury thoroughly. Watch for signs of infection such as redness, pain, drainage, swelling around the wou...
Doctor Specialties
This disorder is severe and may be life-threatening, so consult your health care provider immediately. Call your health...
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