Risk Factors Risk factors for necrotizing fasciitis are numerous and include diabetes meilitus, alcohol abuse, immunosuppression, intravenous drug abuse, peripheral vascular disease, malnutrition, and obesity. However, young, otherwise healthy individuals can also be affected, particularly when the infection is caused by virulent strains of group A strepococci. Some studies have linked prior non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug [...]

One of the most common forms of bacterial infections is caused by one of several types of the streptococcus microorganism. While most strep infections are of the type A strep variety, you should be aware that there are actually five known types that cause problems: groups A, В, C, D, and G. Group A causes [...]