All necrotizing fasciitis articles
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NewsResearch uncovers new strategy to reduce tissue damage from flesh-eating bacteria
A new study reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the flesh-eating bacterium responsible for severe infections such as necrotizing fasciitis.
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NewsNew compound found to be effective against flesh-eating bacteria
Researchers have developed a novel compound that effectively clears bacterial infections in mice, including those that can result in rare but potentially fatal ‘flesh-eating’ illnesses, and could be the first of an entirely new class of antibiotics.
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NewsFlesh-eating bacteria found in Florida’s coastal waters following Hurricane Ian
When Hurricane Ian struck southwest Florida in September 2022, it unleashed a variety of Vibrio bacteria that can cause illness and death in humans, according to a new study.