necrotizing fasciitis
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David Ireland, who was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, is in critical condition at a Florida hospital, according to a GoFundMe set up by his brother. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "Florida man has 25% of his skin stripped from his body in his fight against flesh-eating bacteria," 27 Aug. 2019 The most severe symptom is necrotizing fasciitis, which is an aggressive and potentially deadly infection. — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, "Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Are on the Rise as Summer Heats Up: Here's How to Stay Safe," 24 July 2019 Lab results showed Bennett’s condition was from Vibrio vulnificus, which manifested itself as necrotizing fasciitis or flesh-eating bacteria. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al.com, "Tennessee man dies from flesh-eating bacteria after Destin trip," 12 July 2019 She was rushed to the emergency room by ambulance and was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, a rare but deadly bacterial infection that kills the body's soft tissue. — CBS News, "Maryland boy infected with flesh-eating bacteria, mother says," 3 July 2019 Doctors diagnosed Kylei with necrotizing fasciitis, an infection that can be caused by the presence of Vibrio vulnificus, a rare and potentially deadly bacteria found in warm salt water. — Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, "Girl, 12, contracts deadly flesh-eating disease after trip to Florida: report," 26 June 2019 Even with treatment, one in three patients die from necrotizing fasciitis, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Justine Griffin, sun-sentinel.com, "Why is flesh-eating bacteria on the rise? Some point to climate change," 26 July 2019 Recovering from necrotizing fasciitis depends on how fast the infection is caught and treated by medical professionals. — Justine Griffin, orlandosentinel.com, "Why is flesh-eating bacteria on the rise? Some point to climate change," 26 July 2019 For more on flesh-eating bacteria and how to prevent it, pick up a copy of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday What are the first signs of necrotizing fasciitis? — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, "Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Are on the Rise as Summer Heats Up: Here's How to Stay Safe," 24 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'necrotizing fasciitis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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