What do you mean by necrotizing fasciitis?

Necrotizing fasciitis (NECK-re-tie-zing FASH-e-i-tis) is a rare bacterial infection that spreads quickly in the body and can cause death. Accurate diagnosis, rapid antibiotic treatment, and prompt surgery are important to stopping this infection.

What is the most common way to get necrotizing fasciitis?

Necrotizing fasciitis is most commonly caused by an infection with group A Streptococcus, commonly known as “flesh-eating bacteria.” This is the fastest moving form of the infection. When this infection is caused by other types of bacteria, it typically doesn’t progress as quickly and isn’t quite as dangerous.

Are there different types of necrotizing fasciitis?

The main types of necrotising fasciitis are: Type I (polymicrobial ie, more than one bacteria involved) Type II (due to haemolytic group A streptococcus, and/or staphylococci including methicillin-resistant strains/MRSA) Type III (gas gangrene eg, due to clostridium)

What is fasciitis mean?

The word “fasciitis” means “inflammation of the fascia of a muscle or organ” while “plantar” relates to the sole of the foot. Two million patients get treatment for plantar fasciitis, annually. That makes it the most common cause of heel pain. It’s common especially for athletes — specifically, runners.

What organs does necrotizing fasciitis affect?

Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious infection of the skin, the tissue just beneath the skin (subcutaneous tissue), and the tissue that covers internal organs (fascia). Necrotizing fasciitis can be caused by several different types of bacteria, and the infection can arise suddenly and spread quickly.

Is necrotising fasciitis painful?

Symptoms of necrotising fasciitis Early symptoms can include: a small but painful cut or scratch on the skin. intense pain that’s out of proportion to any damage to the skin. a high temperature (fever) and other flu-like symptoms.

What are the most common complications of necrotizing fasciitis?

What are complications of necrotizing fasciitis?

  • Renal failure.
  • Septic shock with cardiovascular collapse.
  • Scarring with cosmetic deformity.
  • Limb loss.
  • Sepsis.
  • Toxic shock syndrome.

What part of the body does necrotizing fasciitis affect?

What causes fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, tissue in the foot used during walking and foot movement. Plantar fasciitis can be caused by a number of factors, including type of shoes, foot structure, overuse and types of walking surfaces. The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain.