What Is Necrotizing Fasciitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. What Complications Can Stem from the Infection?
Necrotizing fasciitis can cause shock, organ failure and sepsis — all of which are potentially fatal. Approximately one in three patients will die from the infection. However, even if you survive, lifelong complications from the loss of limbs or removed tissue are common.
Patients may also come down with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, also caused by group A streptococcus. The additional infection involves multiple organ failure and low blood pressure, forcing the body into shock. Nearly six out of 10 patients with the combination of both infections will die.
