If necrotising fasciitis is not treated quickly enough, it can lead to multi-organ failure, including liver failure. How does necrotising fasciitis cause liver failure? Necrotising fasciitis is an … [Read more...]
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What Is Necrotising Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease?
Necrotising fasciitis (necrotizing fasciitis) is a rare bacterial infection of the subcutaneous tissues and fascia. What is the flesh-eating disease? Necrotising fasciitis is a type of bacterial … [Read more...]
Is Necrotising Fasciitis A Bacteria?
Necrotising fasciitis is not a type of bacteria. It is, however, a type of bacterial infection. It is a serious disease which must be treated without delay if fatal complications are to be … [Read more...]
How Is Necrotising Fasciitis Diagnosed?
Necrotising fasciitis must be diagnosed and treated without delay. But how is the condition diagnosed? And what treatment is required once it has been diagnosed? How to diagnose necrotising … [Read more...]
How Does Necrotising Fasciitis Enter The Body?
Necrotising fasciitis is a serious bacterial infection. But how do the bacteria enter the body? And how long is it before symptoms appear? How does necrotising fasciitis get into the … [Read more...]
Who Gets Necrotising Fasciitis?
The way in which necrotising fasciitis is caused is not fully understood. Some people are more at risk of developing the condition than others, although in reality anyone can contract the … [Read more...]
Medical Management of Necrotising Fasciitis
Once diagnosed, necrotising fasciitis must be treated correctly or the infection will not be successfully cured. Treating necrotising fasciitis As soon as necrotising fasciitis is confirmed, medical … [Read more...]
Is Necrotising Fasciitis Rare?
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that can be fatal if it is not treated in time. In this article we explore how many people may be infected with necrotising fasciitis each year, how … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis Debridement Surgery
Necrotising fasciitis is a bacterial infection that must be treated with early surgical debridement. If this treatment is not provided, the consequences can be fatal. Tissue necrosis Necrotising … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis in the Anus
Necrotising fasciitis is an aggressive bacterial infection that can arise in any area of the body, including the anus. Infected anus When the anus becomes infected with necrotising fasciitis, the … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis Mistaken For Slough
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that is often mistaken for another, more benign illness. Necrotising fasciitis misdiagnoses Necrotising fasciitis is commonly misdiagnosed. Most … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis from Rectal Abscess
If a rectal abscess is not drained, it may lead to necrotising fasciitis, a rare but aggressive bacterial infection. Rectal abscess leading to necrotising fasciitis An abscess occurs when bacteria … [Read more...]
Condition and Prognosis in Necrotising Fasciitis Claims
When making a necrotising fasciitis claim, it is necessary to establish that the breach of duty caused a patient to suffer damage. In this article we explore various issues that will be taken into … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis After Colitis Surgery
If you developed necrotising fasciitis after surgery for ulcerative colitis, you need to check whether the standard of care you received fell below an acceptable standard. Contact us today for more … [Read more...]
Is Necrotising Fasciitis Deadly?
If necrotising fasciitis is not treated in time, it can be deadly. If medical professionals are to blame for a delay in treatment, there will be grounds for a compensation claim. Necrotising … [Read more...]