Current Category: Necrotizing Fasciitis

Is necrotizing fasciitis related to bed sores?

In rare circumstances patients with advanced bed sores (stage 3 or stage 4) may contract necrotizing fasciitis– also referred to as flesh eating bacteria.  Because people with severe bed sores literally have an open wound, they are at a higher risk for contracting the infection causing bacteria that can cause… read more »

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