Tag #Flesh-Eating Disease

What are the key findings of the recent report on the alarming rise in necrotizing fasciitis cases affecting the female genitalia in the UK?

A recent report from Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust details a sharp increase in necrotizing fasciitis cases affecting female genitalia, with 20 confirmed cases in two years compared to 18 in the previous decade. One patient died within hours of diagnosis, highlighting the disease's rapid progression and potentially fatal consequences. The cause of this surge remains unclear, but potential factors include increased bacterial infections or weakened immunity due to COVID lockdowns.