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davepamn

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What is the patholology of Necrotizing fasciitis?

Describe the pathology of this bacteria.

Is Necrotizing fasciitis a modern day leopardsy?

Is there an antibody available to kill this bacteria?

Is the disease fatal?

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dumblonde

May 02, 2009 07:37 PM

Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection of the soft tissue. It is most frequently caused by streptococcal bacteria although other types of bacteria like Staphilococcus can cause it as well.
It is treated surgically and by amputation of the affected tissue. Antibiotics can be effective if given early enough.
It has a mortality rate of about 25%. 70% if the patient has sepsis.

The condition has nothing to do with leprosy. Leprosy is a different illness that still exists in some parts of the world. Leprosy is caused by a very specific bacterium known as M. leprae and it has different symptoms. It is treatable with antibiotics.
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http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/784690-overview
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necrotizing_fasciitis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprosy#Pathophysiology

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