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Q: What is a severe infection caused by group a strep bacteria which are also known as flesh eating bacteria?
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Which term best describe by a severe infection caused by the pathogen known as a flesh eating bacteria?

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What is the severe infection caused by the pathogen known as flesh eating bacteria?

30%- 40% of the people who get flesh eating bacteria, otherwise known as Nectorizing Fasciitis, will die. The disease is very rare but very dangerous and the other 70%-80% of the people that don't die will be in excruciating pain.