An in-depth model care plan illustrates the complexity of the disease and its treatment. Necrotizing fasciitis (NF), a life-threatening bacterial infection causing necrosis of the fascia ...

After entry, the offending organism secretes pyrogenic exotoxin A, beginning a cascade of events leading to eventual tissue destruction. Exotoxin A stimulates the production of cytokines, damaging ...

Even with treatment, about 1 in 5 people with necrotizing fasciitis die from the infection. If you see these signs of flesh-eating bacteria, call 911 and get medical help right away ...

The most common way people swimming inland get sick is by swallowing the water. How much you consume matters: “If you swallow ...

The proclamations declare May 31 as "Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Day" and May as "National Tennis Month" in San Joaquin County. "Our son is a survivor of necrotizing fasciitis. The disease is ...