What Is Necrotizing Fasciitis?

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Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky

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5. Who Is More Likely to Contract Necrotizing Fasciitis?

While the media can overplay the severity of infection rates and play into fear for ratings, doctors and scientists do not have that luxury. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare tissue infection, only affecting 700 to 1,200 people per year. While any number is unfortunate, the odds of contracting this condition are minuscule. However, some people should be more concerned than others.

People with weakened immune systems are more likely than any other group to contract necrotizing fasciitis. Diabetes, cancer, cirrhosis of the liver and kidney disease are all illnesses that weaken the body’s ability to fight infections. Chickenpox can also lead to rare complications, including necrotizing fasciitis.

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