What Is Necrotizing Fasciitis?

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7. Is Necrotizing Fasciitis Contagious?

While there is a small likelihood of necrotizing fasciitis being contagious, doctors consider it only a rare occurrence. Most cases only occur at random, making researchers and medical professionals describe the condition as noncontagious while submitting to the theoretical possibility.

However, the medical community is so confident of the limited spread of the infection between people they do not prescribe preventative antibiotics to close contacts of patients. Maintaining proper hygiene is often enough to prevent the spread from one person to another.

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