What are the early symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis and STSS?
Early signs and symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis include fever, severe pain and swelling, and redness at the wound site. Early sings and symptoms of STSS include a generalized red rash, fever, dizziness, confusion, and abdominal pain. How common is invasive GAS disease? It is estimated that approximately 10,000-15,000 cases of invasive GAS disease occur in the United States each year resulting in roughly 2,000-3,000 deaths. The Centers for Disease and Prevention estimates there are between 500-700 cases of necrotizing fasciitis and 2,00-3,000 cases of STSS each year in the U.S. Why does invasive GAS disease occur? There are over 80 different strains of the group A streptococcus bacteria. A few of these (especially serotype M1 and M3) cause sever disease perhaps by producing substances that cause tissue destruction. These strains may also produce toxins causing shock (low blood pressure) or trigger other substances to be released that also cause shock. Can invasive GAS disease be treat
