What are the symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis and STSS?
Early symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis include fever and severe pain, swelling, and redness at the wound site. Early symptoms of STSS include fever, dizziness, confusion, a diffuse red rash, and abdominal pain. Anyone with these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately. Is there any way to protect yourself? The spread of all Group A strep infections, whether strep throat or necrotizing fasciitis, may be reduced by good hand washing. All wounds should be kept clean and watched for possible signs of infection, which include redness, swelling, drainage, and pain. Schlievert is working on a vaccine to provide protection against strep toxins and expects it to be tested in humans within the next year.
