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Necrotizing Fasciitis
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...
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Causes
Necrotizing subcutaneous infection or fasciitis can be caused by a variety of bacteria including oxygen-using bacteria ...
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Tests
The appearance of the skin and underlying tissues, and the presence of gangrene (black or dead tissue) indicates a necr...
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Treatments
Powerful, broad-spectrum antibiotics must be given immediately through a vein (IV. This is an attempt to control the in...
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Drugs
ampicillin
clindamycin
gentamicin
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Risk Factors
Injection of therapeutic substance
surgical procedure
weakened immune system
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Complications
Local spread of infection, progressive tissue damage; Systemic spread of infection, sepsis, shock; Scarring and disfigu...
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Prevention
Clean any skin injury thoroughly. Watch for signs of infection such as redness, pain, drainage, swelling around the wou...
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This disorder is severe and may be life-threatening, so consult your health care provider immediately. Call your health...
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