But how do you know if your cut has flesh-eating bacteria? (Some species of bacteria that cause necrotizing fasciitis produce gas, which results in air under the tissue.) Another risk factor is exposing a wound to seawater that contains Vibrio vulnificus, another cause of necrotizing fasciitis. Patients with necrotizing fasciitis need quick and aggressive treatments, Glatter said. Proper wound care can help prevent bacterial skin infections such as necrotizing fasciitis, according to the CDC.

Source: Fox News July 31, 2018 14:48 UTC