Necrotizing Fasciitis (Infectious)

Category: Infectious Disease / Soft Tissue Infection

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but severe bacterial infection that rapidly spreads and destroys soft tissue, including fascia, muscle, and fat, often referred to as 'flesh-eating disease'.

Global Prevalence

Incidence estimated at 0.4-1 case per 100,000 person-years globally. (Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2017)

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