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What Causes Necrotizing Fascitis?
Question: Greetings, I wanted to know what can you tell me about Necrotizing Fasciitis, "The Flesh-eating Virus"
Brief Answer:
bacterial infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Necrotizing fascitis is a bacterial infection and not viral.
Treatment with oral and injectable antibiotics.
If the involvement is extensive surgical intervention might be necessary.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
bacterial infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Necrotizing fascitis is a bacterial infection and not viral.
Treatment with oral and injectable antibiotics.
If the involvement is extensive surgical intervention might be necessary.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for explaining, and one ore questions what did you major in??
Brief Answer:
dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You mean you want to know my specialization?
I am a dermatologist.
dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You mean you want to know my specialization?
I am a dermatologist.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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