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2. Necrotizing fasciitis - Wikipedia

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   Necrotizing fasciitis (NF), also known as flesh-eating disease, is a bacterial infection that results in the death of parts of the body's soft tissue. [3] It is a severe disease of sudden onset that spreads rapidly. [ 3 ]

3. Fournier gangrene - Wikipedia

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   Fournier gangrene is a type of necrotizing fasciitis or gangrene affecting the external genitalia or perineum. It commonly occurs in older men, but it can also occur both in women and children and in people with diabetes or alcoholism or those who are immunocompromised.

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5. What are the symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis? - AOL

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   An Indianapolis woman died two months after contracting necrotizing fasciitis, ... Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Mail.

6. Gangrene - Wikipedia

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   Fournier gangrene is a type of necrotizing fasciitis that usually affects the genitals and groin. [25] Venous limb gangrene may be caused by Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis. [26] Severe mesenteric ischemia may result in gangrene of the small intestine. [citation needed] Severe ischemic colitis may result in gangrene of the large ...

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   Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. ... According to the agency, up to 1 in 5 people with necrotizing fasciitis die from the infection.

8. Fasciitis - Wikipedia

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   Fasciitis is an inflammation of the fascia, [1] which is the connective tissue surrounding muscles, blood vessels and nerves. In particular, it often involves one of the following diseases: Necrotizing fasciitis

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   The bacteria, which causes necrotizing fasciitis, has an extremely high mortality rate, and accurate diagnosis, rapid antibiotic administration and prompt surgery are extremely important in ...