10 Causes of Necrotizing Fasciitis

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Cause #10: Ingestion of Raw or Undercooked Seafood

There have also been associations made between necrotizing fasciitis and ingestion of raw or undercooked seafood. It has been attributed to Vibrio vulnificus that is naturally found in warm seawaters. It is also thought that there may be high levels of this bacterium in bivalve mollusks such as oysters because of their filter feeding activity.

This bacterium is even more of a threat to those with underlying chronic diseases such as HIV or AIDS, liver disease, and diabetes. With an incubation period of 12 hours to several days, it can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and vomiting. Severe cases result in septicemia. Some organizations have claimed that ingestion of raw or undercooked seafood can result in necrotizing fasciitis. However, it has been thought that the handling of seafood during consumption could have resulted in cutaneous injury that was not noticed.

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