Tag: "necrotizing fasciitis"
Flesh Eating Bacteria Not On Rise, Say Experts
News of three patients diagnosed with flesh eating bacteria (technically necrotizing fasciitis) has garnered many headlines of late, but experts say there is nothing to be alarmed about. It’s quite rare, occurring in around 500-1,500 patients annually in the United States, and that number is not on the rise. However, there is more awareness of the [...]
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