Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria," can have horrifying and even fatal effects on humans. Symptoms, how to avoid it.

Psychological Issues Psychological consequences of NF result from intense discomfort, painful dressing changes, and physical disfigurement and include emotions such as anxiety, fear, worry, guilt ...

The family of Dez Del Barba, a Stockton veteran who survived necrotizing fasciitis, has been recognized by city and San Joaquin County officials.

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, life-threatening illness caused by bacteria that aggressively attack the soft tissue of the body.

Compared with other methods, urine Gram stain moderately predicted gram-negative bacteria but added little value to UTI diagnosis in the ED, raising questions about its clinical utility.

Causes of NSTI & Necrotizing Fasciitis NSTI is caused by bacteria that produces toxins, which damage the soft tissue. These bacteria include the following: Streptococcus: A type of bacteria that ...

In the 14 years since Aimee Copeland’s life changed forever after a rare necrotizing fasciitis infection required an amputation of each of her limbs, the now-36-year-old woman isn’t just ...

Necrotizing cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis are soft tissue infections that occur when bacteria enters through the skin. Learn more about them.

Histology revealed abscesses next to zones of pale gray necrotic tissue having a granular appearance without associated neutrophils (Figures 2B and 2C). Gram stain of these pale gray zones revealed ...

The “Saltburn” actor recently revealed details of his battle with Necrotizing fasciitis, a rare but potentially fatal flesh-eating bacteria.

Necrotizing fasciitis can progress quickly, producing ulcers, blisters, skin discoloration and pus. Treating flesh-eating bacteria is a race against time.