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Describe Necrotizing Fasciitis Aka Streptococcal Gangrene/Flesh Eating Disease

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• AKA Streptococcal Gangrene/Flesh Eating Disease or Bacteria
• S. pyogenes introduced through skin break, often minor
• deep infection, with tissue extensive destruction
• leads to systemic toxicity, organ failure, death

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