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...]
Pressure Sore Infected By Necrotising Fasciitis
Pressure sores are prone to infection. If a pressure sore becomes infected with the aggressive flesh-eating disease called necrotising fasciitis, it must be treated immediately. Pressure … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis – A Medical Emergency
Necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency. This means it must be treated shortly after the onset of symptoms, or life-threatening complications will arise. Necrotising fasciitis Necrotising … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis Fatal Claim
If your loved one has died after contracting necrotising fasciitis, you may be entitled to pursue a medical negligence claim on behalf of their estate. To find out more, you need to speak to a … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis From Poor Hospital Hygiene
If a hospital ward is not cleaned sufficiently, the patients will be at risk of contracting a hospital acquired infection. Hospital acquired infections There are different types of hospital … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis and Gangrenous Tissue
Necrotising fasciitis is a serious bacterial infection that will make the tissue gangrenous. Once it has died, the tissue will need to be surgically removed, as it cannot be saved. What is … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis Negligence Claims
Necrotising fasciitis (sometimes misspelt necrotizing fascitis) is a rare condition with a disproportionately high percentage of medical negligence claims. Medical management of necrotising … [Read more...]