10 Necrotizing Fasciitis Symptoms
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A Sudden Lack of Sensation
In some cases, an infected area abruptly stops hurting or loses all sensation. The absence of pain in that area may feel like a relief, but it's an ominous sign that may indicate the death of that body part or the onset of gangrene.5‘Type II Necrotizing Fasciitis.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 8 May 2020, www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-hcp/necrotizing-fasciitis.html
Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious illness. Even with treatment, it's fatal approximately 30 percent of the time. A person who suspects the presence of necrotizing fasciitis should seek medical care as soon as possible.2‘Necrotizing Fasciitis.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 31 Dec. 2019, www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/necrotizing-fasciitis.html
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