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Understanding Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Symptoms, Prevention, and History
TLDR Flesh-eating bacteria, also known as necrotizing fasciitis, can enter the body through small wounds and cause severe tissue damage. To prevent infection, it is important to keep wounds clean and practice good hygiene. The term "necrotizing fasciitis" was first used in 1952, but the bacteria has been known since the Civil War.
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Flesh-eating bacteria is rare, but can be silent and deadly, as seen in the case of Amy Copeland who survived after being misdiagnosed for three days.
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Flesh-eating bacteria can enter the body through wounds and cause a massive immune response, leading to tissue damage and the release of toxins.
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Flesh-eating bacteria can enter the body through even small wounds or abrasions, and can quickly destroy tissue, leading to necrotizing fasciitis and potentially toxic shock syndrome.
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Flesh-eating bacteria can cause severe damage to the body, leading to amputations and the need for extensive rehabilitation, as seen in the case of Amy Copeland.
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If you have a small wound that is disproportionately painful, becomes swollen and red, and you experience symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and chills, it could be a sign of a flesh-eating bacterial infection, which can lead to toxic shock syndrome and potentially be fatal.
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To prevent flesh-eating bacterial infections, it is important to keep wounds clean, wash hands thoroughly, and avoid using steroids or engaging in risky behaviors such as heroin use.
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Flesh-eating bacteria has been known since the Civil War, but it wasn't until 1952 that the term "necrotizing fascitis" was used to describe it.
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Flesh-eating bacteria was first described by a Confederate Civil War surgeon named Joseph Jones, and it was classified based on the type of bacteria and the location of the infection.
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