10 Causes of Necrotizing Fasciitis

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Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky

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Cause #8: Bites

One study analyzed 31 cases of necrotizing fasciitis patients over a period of 20 years. This study found that 2 out of 31 patients had necrotizing fasciitis due to a brown recluse spider bite. Both these patients delayed in seeking medical treatment, resulting in secondary infection of necrotic tissue. Diagnosis was achieved via frozen section biopsy and clinical examination. Both patients underwent immediate aggressive operative debridement and survived with functional limbs.

The study concluded that necrotizing fasciitis can be caused by secondary infection due to a brown recluse spider bite. It is important for patients with necrotizing fasciitis to be diagnosed early and undergo immediate surgical debridement as it can improve prognosis and reduce complications.

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