Thought of sharing this news since it may be a common occurrence if exposed to the bugs in hot swimming pool or any contaminated body of water with open wound.
A woman in her 70’s got flesh eating infection after a usual bruise and succumbed to her wounds. In medical parlance, this is called ‘Necrotizing Fasciitis’. Seemingly a small wound, the bacteria enter the body and start irreversible destruction of the soft tissues.
How do we identify and how to prevent?
The infection often spreads very quickly. Early symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis can include:
- A red or swollen area of skin that spreads quickly
- Severe pain, including pain beyond the area of the skin that is red or swollen
- Fever
- Ulcers, blisters, or black spots on the skin
- Changes in the color of the skin
- Pus or oozing from the infected area
- Dizziness
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Diarrhea or nausea
How to spot necrotizing fasciitis early on? Watch for –
- Changes in skin color
- A rapidly spreading inflamed or swollen area of the skin
- Severe pain, including pain beyond the area of the skin that is red or swollen, and
- Fever
Who is prone to Flesh Eating Bacterial Disease? Those with weak immune system are more prone to this disease:
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Scarring (cirrhosis) of the liver
- Cancer
What to do if you suspect Necrotizing Fasciitis?
Clean wound with clean water, possible use soap and contact a medical facility to evaluate and manage. In my experience, Hydrogen Peroxide works great. Anytime, you have a cut bruise or bleed, washing with clean water and thereafter with peroxide, will remove all the dead tissues and bacteria.
https://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/necrotizing-fasciitis.html
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/01/health/flesh-eating-florida-woman-trnd/index.html
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