Anyone of any age can get necrotising fasciitis. However, there are some factors that increase the risk of a person getting necrotising fasciitis. In this article we explore the risk factors of … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis Bloodstream Infection
If necrotising fasciitis is not treated quickly enough, the infection will get into the bloodstream and travel across the body. Necrotising fasciitis infection Necrotising fasciitis is an infection … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis After the Drainage of an Abscess
If you developed necrotising fasciitis after the drainage of an abscess, have you been the victim of medical negligence? Abscess drainage and antibiotics An abscess may need to be drained if it is … [Read more...]
Wrong Diagnosis of Necrotising Fasciitis
If you or your loved one has suffered harm because necrotising fasciitis was mistaken for another condition, you could be entitled to pursue a medical negligence claim. To find out if you can pursue … [Read more...]
Staging of Necrotising Fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis is a severe infection of the deep tissues. It progresses very rapidly, although a patient may appear well in the early stages. In this article we explore the different stages … [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...]
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...]
Is Necrotising Fasciitis Painful?
Necrotising fasciitis is a painful bacterial infection that causes the body’s tissue to break down and die. If you have necrotising fasciitis, you must undergo emergency surgical debridement. Does … [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...]
Sepsis From Necrotising Fasciitis
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...]
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...]
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...]