Discover 21 types of skin lesions, like acne and…. Viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites can all cause skin infections. Infections can range from mild to severe. Learn what to do if you have a skin…. An open wound is an injury involving an external or internal break in your body tissue, usually involving the skin.
Nearly everyone will experience an…. Find information on why a skin graft is done, how to prepare for a skin graft, and what to expect during and after a skin graft. A skin lesion biopsy is a simple medical procedure in which a sample of your skin is removed and tested in a laboratory. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Necrotizing Fasciitis Soft Tissue Inflammation.
Medically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M. What are the symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis? What causes necrotizing fasciitis? Risk factors for necrotizing fasciitis.
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Open Wound. Medically reviewed by Andrew Gonzalez, M. Skin Graft. Anyone can get necrotising fasciitis, including young and otherwise healthy people, but it tends to affect older people and those in poor general health. If you're in close contact with someone who has necrotising fasciitis, you may be given a course of antibiotics to reduce your risk of infection.
Page last reviewed: 10 April Next review due: 10 April Necrotising fasciitis. Symptoms of necrotising fasciitis The symptoms of necrotising fasciitis develop quickly over hours or days. Early symptoms can include: a small but painful cut or scratch on the skin intense pain that's out of proportion to any damage to the skin a high temperature fever and other flu-like symptoms After a few hours to days, you may develop: swelling and redness in the painful area — the swelling will usually feel firm to the touch diarrhoea and vomiting dark blotches on the skin that turn into fluid-filled blisters If left untreated, the infection can spread quickly through the body and cause symptoms such as dizziness , weakness and confusion.
When to get medical help Necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Treatments for necrotising fasciitis Necrotising fasciitis needs to be treated in hospital. The main treatments are: surgery to remove infected tissue — this may be repeated several times to ensure all the infected tissue is removed amputation of affected limbs may be necessary sometimes antibiotics — usually several different types are given directly into a vein supportive treatment — including treatment to control your blood pressure, fluid levels and organ functions People with necrotising fasciitis often need to be looked after in an intensive care unit and may need to stay in hospital for several weeks.
Outlook for necrotising fasciitis Necrotising fasciitis can progress very quickly and lead to serious problems, such as blood poisoning sepsis and organ failure.
This damage is called gangrene. Necrotizing fasciitis can lead to organ failure and death. The doctor will diagnose your infection based on how suddenly your symptoms started and how quickly the infection is spreading.
The infected tissue may be tested for bacteria. You also may need X-rays , a CT scan , or an MRI to look for injury to your organs or to find out how much the infection has spread. Early treatment of necrotizing fasciitis is critical. The sooner treatment begins, the more likely you will recover from the infection and avoid serious complications, such as limb amputation or death. You may be treated in the intensive care unit ICU at the hospital.
Necrotizing fasciitis is very rare. Bacteria that cause the disease usually don't cause infection unless they enter the body through a cut or other break in the skin. If you have been in close contact with someone who has necrotizing fasciitis, your doctor may give you an antibiotic to help reduce your chances of getting the infection. If you notice any symptoms of infection such as pain, swelling, redness, or fever after you've been in close contact with someone who has necrotizing fasciitis, see your doctor right away.
To help prevent any kind of infection, wash your hands often. And always keep cuts, scrapes, burns, sores, and bites clean. Current as of: September 23, Author: Healthwise Staff. Medical Review: E. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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