What is necrotizing fasciitis?

Answer by  velvetlace (19)

Necrotizing faciitis is rare bacterial infection more commonly known as the 'flesh eating' disease. It is caused by an infection of bacteria in a wound, and is more common in immunocompromised people. The first signs of the disease are intense pain at a spot of injury. While the disease is incredibly serious, it is rare.

Answer by  Moma123 (1043)

Necrotizing faciitis is a rare type of skin infection caused by certain types of bacteria. This usually happens in people having weak immune system. This bacterial infection causes excessive damage to deeper layers of skin and it easily spreads across the lowermost layers of skin. There are two types - Type 1 (polymicrobial infection) and Type 2 (monomicrobial infection).

Answer by  Moma123 (1043)

Necrotizing fasciitis is rare form of infection of deeper layers of skin and subcutaneous tissues. It is caused by many types of bacteria, like, Group A streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio vulnificus, Clostridium perfringens etc. It spreads across the facial plane within the subcutaneous tissue. This infection occure in people who have weak immune system.

Answer by  GRRL (126)

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. It is spread when one or more bacterial types enter through a wound. Contrary to popular belief, the flesh is not eaten by the bacteria. The flesh is rapidly destroyed by toxins released by the bacteria.