Necrotizing Fasciitis Streptococcal Bacterial Infectious Diseases

Necrotizing Fasciitis Streptococcal Bacterial Infectious Diseases

Necrotizing fasciitis is caused by invasive group A streptococcal bacteria. The organism and disease are also known as "flesh-eating bacteria".

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- Includes organization information, factsheet on the disease, prevention, symptoms, discussion group, survivors, and memorials.

The Lee Spark NF Foundation - UK support group for people who have been affected by severe streptococal infections or necrotising fasciitis. Includes disease and support group information.
Invasive Group A Strep - Factsheet from the New York State Department of Health.
The Merck Manual: Necrotizing Subcutaneous Infections - Includes cause, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
Kateen Solberg - Kateen Solberg's progress as she battles Necrotizing Fasciitis (The Flesh Eating Bacteria), her leg was amputated above the knee.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection - Fact sheet, with illustrations, from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
T. S. Bolton's Survivor Story - Personal account of one man's experience with this disease. Includes a link to graphic pictures of his recovery.
Overcoming Necrotizing Fasciitis, the Flesh-eating Disease - Includes personal story of surviving the disease and links.
eMedicine - Necrotizing Fasciitis - Article by Michael Maynor, MD.
eMedicine - Necrotizing Fasciitis : - Article by Robert A Schwartz, MD, MPH.
Hardin, MD: Necrotizing Fasciitis/Flesh Eating Bacteria - University of Iowa site with links to photographs.
Necrotizing Fasciitis/Myositis - Factsheet from Health Canada.

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