The genus species of necrotizing fasciitis is Streptococcus pyogenes.
yes, it is alive.
Necrotizing fasciitis
The pronunciation of necrotizing fasciitis is neh-kroh-tie-zing fah-shee-eye-tis.
Necrotizing fasciitis is a bacterial skin infection that spread rapidly among the soft tissue. It is not contagious, unless there is an open wound or sore involved.
It is commonly referred to as the flesh eating disease.
It can be anywhere in the body. It is a flesh-easting disease caused by streptococcal bacteria.
Strep throat is caused from flesh-eating bacteria (necrotizing fasciitis).
The famous person who died of necrotizing fasciitis is John McCain, the U.S. Senator and presidential candidate. While he did not die directly from the infection, he passed away in August 2018 after a long battle with brain cancer, during which he experienced complications, including a serious infection that was linked to necrotizing fasciitis. His case highlighted the severe risks associated with this aggressive and rapidly progressing soft tissue infection.
Necrotizing fasciitis
It is most unlikely that he had necrotizing fasciitus . In necrotizing fasciitis, aggressive surgical debridement (removal of infected tissue) is always necessary to keep it from spreading and is the only treatment available. Diagnosis is confirmed by visual examination of the tissues and by tissue samples sent for microscopic evaluation. Since he did not recive surgical debridement, it is not likely that he had necrotizing fasciitis.
Necrotizing fasciitis