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Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening bacterial infection causing necrosis of the fascia, underlying skin, and vasculature. NF spreads rapidly, making immediate diagnosis important for ...

Patients will give a history of minor trauma such as contusion, insect bite, frostbite, chronic leg ulcer, or a surgical incision, and present with severe pain and edema to their health care ...

A mum in California lost all four of her limbs after she contracted sepsis when she ae raw fish from a food market in San ...

The bacteria vibrio, vulnificus can kill someone within ... It can cause a life threatening, skin infection called necrotizing fasciitis. The first symptoms usually, show up a few days later.

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It can become severe in people with weakened immune systems. Another Vibrio species, Vibrio vulnificus, has been found in oysters, clams, and crab. In healthy people, ingestion of this microbe may ...

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot issue that can affect anyone, from active runners to older adults. It occurs when the thick band of tissue on the bottom of your foot, called the plantar fascia ...

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Plantar fasciitis can make it difficult to walk, exercise, or even stand for any length of time. While treatment often requires taking a break from intense activity, it doesn’t usually mean you ...