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Bacterial infection is by far the most common cause of necrotizing fasciitis. Despite being called a "flesh-eating disease", bacteria do not eat human tissue. Rather, they release toxins that cause tissue death. Typically, the infection enters the body through a break in the skin such as a cut or burn. [3]
Herpes gladiatorum is a skin infection primarily caused by the herpes simplex virus.The virus infects the cells in the epidermal layer of the skin. The initial viral replication occurs at the entry site in the skin or mucous membrane.
Here’s how to ID signs of a developing infection so you can treat it before it causes real trouble. The post 9 Signs of an Infected Cut or Scrape You Should Never Ignore appeared first on Reader ...
Erysipelas (/ ˌ ɛ r ə ˈ s ɪ p ə l ə s /) is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin.
The legs and face are the most common sites involved, although cellulitis can occur on any part of the body. [1] The leg is typically affected following a break in the skin. [1] Other risk factors include obesity, leg swelling, and old age. [1] For facial infections, a break in the skin beforehand is not usually the case. [1]
Ischemic disease of the legs is the most common reason for amputations. In about a quarter of these cases, the other side requires amputation in the next three years. [32] Dead tissue alone does not require debridement, and in some cases, such as dry gangrene, the affected part falls off (autoamputates), making surgical removal unnecessary.
Cephalic tetanus is the rarest form of the disease (0.9–3% of cases), [18] and is limited to muscles and nerves in the head. [19] It usually occurs after trauma to the head area, including: skull fracture, [20] laceration, [20] eye injury, [19] dental extraction, [21] and otitis media, [22] but it has been observed from injuries to other ...
Ischemia is an important factor in the formation and persistence of wounds, especially when it occurs repetitively (as it usually does) or when combined with a patient's old age. [14] Ischemia causes tissue to become inflamed and cells to release factors that attract neutrophils such as interleukins, chemokines, leukotrienes, and complement ...