Flesh Eating Disease; How To Know If You Have Necrotizing Fasciitis

Necrotizing Fasciitis Is Rarely Contagious

Although necrotizing fasciitis is excruciating and will lead to death if not treated quickly and effectively, there is good news, which is that it is not always contagious. An infected patient is not likely to spread the infection to others; this is because the most common way of contracting necrotizing fasciitis is through broken skin, including through cuts, insect bites, puncture wounds, and surgical incisions. Even if an infected patient is near another individual with an injury, they are unlikely to pass along necrotizing fasciitis provided they do not touch the other individual, particularly close to the broken skin. However, it is important to note that coming into contact with items such as clothing or blankets that have been used by a person with necrotizing fasciitis can more easily spread the infection from one person to another.

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