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This 3 page report discusses the
pathophysiologic aspects of necrotizing fasciitis. The general term of "necrotizing soft
tissue infections" encompasses a large number of skin infections caused by bacteria or
fungi. However, necrotizing fasciitis is a deep subcutaneous infection can result in
serious tissue destruction, system toxicity, or death. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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"... necrotizing soft tissue infections have no pathognomonic signs" (pp. 323). This, of course, means that an individual may present with some sort of common soft tissue problem which will
be misdiagnosed. As the patient receives treatment for the wrong condition, the fast-moving infection continues on its path of destruction. Medical educators, public health specialists, and others in the healthcare
world, strongly recommend that physicians in a variety of disciplines understand what necrotizing infections are, what their pathophysiology is, and how they should be treated. Pathophysiological Processes Headly explains that
the general term of "necrotizing soft tissue infections" actually encompasses a large number of skin infections caused by bacteria or fungi (pp. 323). She explains: "Descriptive terms vary based on
the location, depth, and extent of infection (e.g., Fourniers gangrene [necrotizing perineal infection], necrotizing fasciitis [deep subcutaneous infection])" (pp. 323). She also explains that such infections can result in serious
tissue destruction, system toxicity, or death (pp. 323). Fink and DeLuca (2003) make a much more frightening statement regarding the condition when they note that: "Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a
life-threatening bacterial infection causing necrosis of the fascia, underlying skin, and vasculature. NF spreads rapidly, making immediate diagnosis important for survival" (Internet source). In fact, they note that it: "...
may progress so rapidly as to consume one inch of flesh each hour" (Internet source). It is clearly a dangerous condition of which doctors and nurses must be well-aware, especially
since it almost always appears as something relatively benign such as impetigo, folliculitis, an insect bite or some other skin lesion. According to Fink and DeLuca: "Group A Beta hemolytic
streptococcus (GABHS), the organism responsible for streptococcal pharyngitis and toxic shock, is frequently identified in NF; however, the infection is commonly polymicrobial in etiology" (Internet source). The organism is able
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