See Also: group A streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis(medicine)
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group A streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis (medicine)


group A streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis


A complication of infection with GAS (group A streptococci) in which the bacteria attacks and destroys muscle tissue. According to the CDC, 5-10% of people with severe GAS infection develop necrotizing fasciitis. Though the infection can be treated with antibiotics, the fatality rate is close to 30%. This complication often develops as a wound infection after surgery or injury.