LYDIA

You’ve probably heard of necrotizing fasciitis, but you may not know that it’s also known as a flesh-eating disease. Don’t worry—this condition is rare, and if you see the symptoms early, it can be treated with antibiotics before the infection spreads to other parts of your body and becomes fatal.  So, what causes necrotizing fasciitis in the first place? And why does it spread so quickly? This blog post will discuss why this extremely dangerous infection spreads throughout your body and how you can keep yourself safe from it. Understand what it looks like Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but serious bacterial infection that can lead to tissue death. The infection usually starts in the skin and soft tissue and then spreads to the muscles and fascia (the connective tissue that surrounds muscles). The bacteria that cause necrotizing fasciitis are often found in the environment, such as in soil or seawater. They can also be found on the skin or in the nose, mouth, or throat. Understand...