Necrotzing Fascitis

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Nectrotizing Fasciitis

• Rare bacterial infection

Causes:

• Group A Strepcococcus
  • Streptococcus pyogenes
• Vibrio vulnificus

Treatment:

• LIMITED
  • Surgery - Debridement
  • Hyperbaric treatment
  • Antibiotics

Additional Information:

• Wikipedia
  • Graphic picture of leg - seemed surreal
• National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation
• CDC

Notes

• There is a song called necrotizing fasciitis by Becoming the Archetype, if that helps you remember, then by all means.
• Video on nec fascitis LOOK FOR ONE MYST DIAGNOSIS season 2 epi 12