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This site is in-development and may not reflect the final version. Preview the new GARD site. Bacterial infections. Summary Summary. Symptoms Symptoms. Symptoms often begin within hours of an injury and typically include intense pain and tenderness over the affected area.
The pain is often severe and may resemble that of a torn muscle. Early symptoms may be mistaken for the flu and can include fever, sore throat, stomach ache, nausea, diarrhea, chills, and general body aches. The patient may notice redness around the area that spreads quickly; the affected area can eventually become swollen, shiny, discolored, and hot to the touch.
In addition, ulcers or blisters may develop. If the infection continues to spread, the patient may experience dehydration, high fever, fast heart rate, and low blood pressure. Pain may actually improve as tissues and the nerves are destroyed.
As the infection spreads, vital organs may be affected and the patient may become confused or delirious. If not successfully treated, necrotizing fasciitis can lead to shock and eventual death. Do you have updated information on this disease? We want to hear from you. Cause Cause. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link.
Section Navigation. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. Minus Related Pages. On This Page. Early symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis can include: A red, warm, or swollen area of skin that spreads quickly Severe pain, including pain beyond the area of the skin that is red, warm, or swollen Fever. Prompt Treatment Is Key. Diagnosis Can Be Difficult and Acting Fast Is Key There are many infections that look similar to necrotizing fasciitis in the early stages, which can make diagnosis difficult.
In addition to looking at the injury or infection, doctors can diagnose necrotizing fasciitis by: Taking a tissue sample biopsy Looking at bloodwork for signs of infection and muscle damage Imaging CT scan, MRI, ultrasound of the damaged area However, it is important to start treatment as soon as possible.
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Cancel Continue. They may not be obvious at first and can be similar to less serious conditions, such as flu , gastroenteritis or cellulitis. If left untreated, the infection can spread quickly through the body and cause symptoms such as dizziness , weakness and confusion. Blood tests and scans may be carried out to find out what's causing your symptoms, although a diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis can usually only be confirmed by having an operation to examine the affected tissue.
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. While in hospital, they may be isolated from other patients to reduce the risk of spreading the infection. Necrotising fasciitis can progress very quickly and lead to serious problems, such as blood poisoning sepsis and organ failure. People who survive the infection are sometimes left with long-term disability as a result of amputation or the removal of a lot of infected tissue.
They may also need further surgery to improve the appearance of the affected area and ongoing rehabilitation support to help them adapt to their disability. The bacteria lives in the gut, throat and, in some people, on the skin, where they do not usually cause any serious problems.
In rare cases, the bacteria can cause necrotising fasciitis if they get into deep tissue, either through the bloodstream or an injury or wound, such as:.
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