If the necrotising fasciitis infection is not treated, it will result in widespread sepsis. This will be life-threatening for the individual concerned. Why is sepsis fatal? Most infections occur … [Read more...]
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Recognising the Clinical Signs of Necrotising Fasciitis
If medical practitioners fail to recognise the obvious clinical signs of necrotising fasciitis, resulting in a delayed diagnosis, there may be grounds for a medical negligence compensation … [Read more...]
Necrotising fasciitis overview
Necrotising fasciitis is also called the ‘flesh eating bacteria’. It is a rare infection of the deep layers of skin and subcutaneous tissues. Necrotising fasciitis bacteria The infection can be … [Read more...]
How Does A Rectal Abscess Lead To Necrotising Fasciitis?
We have dealt with a number of cases in which a patient developed necrotising fasciitis from a negligently managed rectal abscess. If this has happened to you, please get in touch with us to discuss … [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...]
Is Necrotising Fasciitis Curable?
If necrotising fasciitis is treated in time, it can be successfully cured. However, if there is a delay in treatment, it can be fatal. Treating necrotising fasciitis Necrotising fasciitis is a … [Read more...]
Is Necrotising Fasciitis Common?
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection. The chances of you contracting the infection are very low, particularly if you have a healthy immune system. Necrotising fasciitis Necrotising … [Read more...]
Is Necrotising Fasciitis Acute or Chronic?
Necrotising fasciitis is an acute bacterial infection. In this article we explore what an acute infection means. Acute and chronic diseases An acute medical condition means that it comes on very … [Read more...]
Is Necrotising Fasciitis Fatal?
If necrotising fasciitis is not diagnosed and treated quickly, it can be fatal. In this article we explore necrotising fasciitis fatalities in more detail. Necrotising fasciitis deaths Necrotising … [Read more...]
What Is Necrotising Fasciitis?
Necrotising fasciitis is a bacterial infection that attacks the subcutaneous tissue, muscle and fascia. What causes necrotising fasciitis? Necrotising fasciitis is caused by certain types of … [Read more...]
Is Necrotising Fasciitis The Same As MRSA?
MRSA and Necrotising Fasciitis are both bacterial infections that are often caught in hospital. However, they are not the same thing. MRSA MRSA is short for meticillin-resistant staphylococcus … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis from an Insect Bite
Necrotising fasciitis can arise after an insect bite. In this article we explore necrotising fasciitis from insect bites in more detail. Necrotising fasciitis Necrotising fasciitis is an infection … [Read more...]
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