Fasciitis Definition

Fasciitis Sentence Examples

• In 1999, there were 300 cases of toxic shock associated with GAS infection and 600 cases of necrotizing fasciitis.

• Deep bites or bites near joints can damage joints and bones, causing inflammation of the bone and bone marrow, necrotizing fasciitis, or septic arthritis.

• In the 1990s, outbreaks of a virulent strain of group A streptococcus were reported to cause a toxic-shock-like illness and a severe invasive infection called necrotizing fasciitis, which destroys skin and muscle tissue.

• However, since the death rate in necrotizing fasciitis is 30 to 50 percent, it is wise to seek prompt treatment for any streptococcal infection.

• Necrotizing fasciitis has a death rate of 30 to 50 percent.