Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF) which is also known as “flesh eating bacteria” is a serious, potentially fatal infection involving the deep layers of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Necrotizing Fasciitis is a rare infection caused by bacteria in which 1 out of 4 people who get the infection die…
Risk factors for Necrotizing fasciitis: Trauma to the skin (minor or major). Burns Immunosuppression and imunosuppressive drugs such as prednisolone. Diabetes. chronic diseases such as chronic renal failue. Malignancies. Alcoholism and intravenous drug misuse. Obesity. Peripheral vascular disease. malnutrition. Age over 60 years. Varicella. Clinical features: There are local and…