Necrotizing Fasciitis is a Bigger Danger Than Most Think

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Necrotizing fasciitis is a bacterial infection often referred to as flesh-eating bacteria. In the last two weeks, we have been hearing a lot about Aimee Copeland, a Georgia college student who has had her life turned upside down by this life-threatening infection. While this infection is still considered rare, it is something that everyone needs to be aware of because this is a potentially fatal condition that can literally creep up on you.

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