Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 19 - Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 597: 4

Answer

Necrotizing fasciitis

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Flesh eating disease or necrotizing fasciitis is an infectious disease caused by different types of bacteria. It causes destruction of soft tissues of the body. The disease is characterized by fever, vomiting and red, hot, swollen skin in the involved area.
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