What is necrotizing fasciitis?
Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection of the soft tissue; it can destroy the muscles, skin, and underlying tissue. It is sometimes is called flesh eating bacteria or soft tissue gangrene infection.
How do members experience necrotizing fasciitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with necrotizing fasciitis*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for necrotizing fasciitis*
Who has necrotizing fasciitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 13 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 22 |