Necrotizing Fasciitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

The flesh-eating disease, also known as necrotizing fasciitis, is a rare but serious bacterial infection that spreads quickly in the body. Symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis can include:

- Severe pain that may be out of proportion to the visible signs of infection

- Swelling

- Redness

- Heat

- Blisters

- Blackened, dead tissue

- Rapidly spreading infection

Necrotizing fasciitis can spread very quickly, and can be fatal if not treated promptly. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.