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An infrequent yet grave infection of the tissues beneath the skin, brought about by a type of streptococcal bacterium and other bacteria, characterizes necrotizing fasciitis. This condition is most likely to manifest as a complication following surgery. Initial signs of the infection encompass skin inflammation and blistering. The infection spreads with exceptional speed, with the bacteria releasing enzymes and toxins that can induce extensive harm to deeper tissues and internal organs. Immediate intervention involving antibiotic medications and surgical elimination of all affected tissue is imperative. This infection poses a significant risk to life.<\/p>\n
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Severe inflammation and infection, usually by bacteria, of the tissue surrounding the hip or back muscles; is usually severe and may be fatal. Treatment involves prompt recognition, antibiotics, and, often, surgery. A rare, severe infection caused by organisms including certain streptococcus organisms that attack and rapidly destroy skin and muscle tissue. Immediate antibiotic treatment is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-118988","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-n"],"yoast_head":"\n
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