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sight of entrance can be as minor as a paper cut or a pin prick. enter through weakened skin, as a contusion, a bruise, a blister, or even an abrasion. Can happen to anyone!!!!!!
Advanced symptoms
The advanced symptoms appear as the disease progresses The area of the body experiencing pain begins to swell excessively. Multiple discolored patches develop to produce a large area of gangrenous skin. Initial necrosis appears as a massive destruction of the skin and subcutaneous layer. The normal skin and subcutaneous tissue are loosened. Large, dark marks that become blisters filled with a yellow-green necrotic fluid appear.
Critical symptoms
The critical symptoms form in the last stages of NF. 30% of patients develop hemorrhagic bullae which may cause them to become anemic. Vasculature of the skin becomes inflamed and thrombosed. Resulting in necrotic eschars that look like deep thermal burns. Without treatment, secondary involvement of deeper muscle layers may occur. Patients may become numb because of nerve damage and progressing gangrene in the infected area. Unconsciousness will occur as the body becomes too weak to fight off the infection along with a severe decrease in the patients blood pressure. As toxins are being released, the bodys organ may go into septic shock while contracting a high fever, high white blood count, and becoming disoriented. This may result into respiratory failure, heart failure and renal failure.
Treating NF
Early diagnosis and treatment is vital Emergency debridement IV antibiotic treatment Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is recommended for anaerobic organisms Morphine drip and a patient-controlled analgesia pump to control pain Soft tissue reconstruction Monitor nutrition If sepsis has set in, vasoconstricting medications should be given. Education and counseling
PREVENTION!!!
Most people are in good health before they become infected. Degrees to lessen your chances
basic hygienic practices (washing hands), keep all wounds clean, watch for signs of infection (increase pain, swelling, pus, heat or fever), seek immediate medical attention if have symptoms of flesh-eating disease, and have precaution if in close contact with someone with the bacteria.