What are the early signs and symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome?
Early signs and symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis include fever, severe pain (often out of proportion to other signs), swelling, and redness at the wound site. Early signs and symptoms of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome may include fever, dizziness, confusion, diffuse red rash, and abdominal pain. Unfortunately, no sign or symptom is specific only to streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, making it sometimes difficult to differentiate from other illnesses.
