Disease or Syndrome
necrotizing fasciitis
nec·ro·tiz·ing fas·ci·i·tis
Subclass of:
Fasciitis
Definitions related to necrotizing fasciitis:
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Infection and necrosis of the fascia and adjoining tissues.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Infection of the deep skin and subcutaneous tissues and necrosis of the fascia. It is caused by bacteria including group A streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium perfringens. It may develop following trauma and invasive procedures.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(fasciitis, necrotizing) A fulminating bacterial infection of the deep layers of the skin and FASCIA. It can be caused by many different organisms, with STREPTOCOCCUS PYOGENES being the most common.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive inflammatory infection of the fascia, with secondary necrosis of the subcutaneous tissues. The speed of spread is directly proportional to the thickness of the subcutaneous layer.WebMD, 2019
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Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious infection of the skin, the tissue just beneath the skin (subcutaneous tissue), and the tissue that covers internal organs (fascia). Necrotizing fasciitis can be caused by several different types of bacteria, and the infection can arise suddenly and spread quickly. Early signs include flu-like symptoms...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening subcutaneous soft-tissue infection that may extend to the deep fascia, but not into the underlying muscle. The causal organisms may be aerobic, anaerobic, or mixed flora. Two main clinical forms exist. Type I necrotizing fasciitis is a polymicrobial infection with an anaerobe such as...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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Necrotizing fasciitis, rapidly spreading infection of the underlying skin and fat layers caused by a variety of pathogenic bacteria, principally Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as the group A streptococcus. Popularly known as the flesh-eating disease, necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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