Necrotizing Fasciitis

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Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection Guide

Necrotizing soft tissue infection is a rare but very severe type of bacterial infection that can destoy the muscles, skin, and underlying tissue. Necrotizing refers to something that causes tissue death.

The first sign of infection may be a small, reddish painful spot or bump on the skin. This quickly changes to a very painful bronze- or purple-colored patch that grows rapidly. The center may become black and die off. The skin may break open and ooze fluid. The wound may quickly grow in less than an hour....

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