A rare but horrific kind of infection might be on the rise. Gynecologists in the UK have begun to see an alarming increase in people with necrotizing fasciitis of the vulva, a.k.a. the “flesh-eating”… [+3304 chars]
‘Flesh-Eating’ Infections of the Vulva Are on the Rise, Doctors Warn - Gizmodo
Doctors in the UK and other countries have reported a rise in cases of necrotizing fasciitis.
By:Ed Cara
Source:Gizmodo.com
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