10 Flesh Eating Bacteria Symptoms
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Ulcers or Black Spots
As the initial swollen area expands and spreads, dark spots can develop in the affected skin. These can turn black, purple, or red. Within a short time, the dark spots may develop into ulcers or blisters.
As these ulcers form and fill with fluid or pus, other flesh-eating bacteria symptoms may worsen. For example, the pain may become intolerable at this point, which can alert the individual and medical professionals to the severity of infection.
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