Necrotizing fasciitis – Flesh eating bacteria

Like something out of a horror movie, necrotizing fasciitis is a flesh eating bacterial infection. Although rare, this infection can eat away at the skin, muscles, fat, nerves, and blood vessels near the wound it has invaded. Most cases occur randomly, but being aware of this medical nightmare keeps us informed and alert for our health and lifestyle choices. There are 8 types of bacteria that can cause necrotizing fasciitis which include Group A Streptococcus (also causesstrep throat), Kelbsiella, Clostridium, Aeromonas hydrophila, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus (in rare cases), Haemophilus influenzae (very rare), Escherichia coli (E. coli, responsible for food poisoning), and Staphylococcus aureus (the same bacteria that causes MRSA staph infections).

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