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8 Treatments for flesh eating disease

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2	Surgical Procedures

2	Prescribed Medications

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Rapid, aggressive medical treatment, specifically, antibiotic therapy and surgical debridement , is imperative. Antibiotics may include penicillin, an aminoglyco-side or third-generation cephalosporin, and clindamycin or metronidazole. Analgesics are employed for pain control. D...[read article]

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Tests for flesh eating disease

1. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t... More
2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
3. Biopsy of Soft Tissue
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Medical Procedures for flesh eating disease

1. Hyperbaric Oxygenation Red blood cells travel throughout your body, carrying necessary nutrients and gases where they need to go. One thing the red blood cells carry is oxygen, which your... More
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Surgical Procedures for flesh eating disease

1. Amputation Amputation is the intentional surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain. More
2. Surgical Debridement of Wound
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Prescribed Medications for flesh eating disease

1. ampicillin(Principen , Omnipen) AMPICILLIN (am pi SILL in) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral in... More
2. vancomycin(Vancocin HCl , others...) Close VANCOMYCIN (van koe MYE sin) is a glycopeptide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vira... More
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