What Causes Necrotizing Fasciitis

What Causes Necrotizing Fasciitis?

Several types of bacteria cause necrotizing fasciitis. The most common and well-known type is group A Streptococcus. However, this isn’t the only type of bacteria that can cause this infection. Other bacteria that can cause necrotizing fasciitis include:

• Aeromonas hydrophila
• Clostridium
• Escherichia coli
• Klebsiella
• Staphylococcus aureus

To get necrotizing fasciitis, you need to have the bacteria in your body. This typically occurs when the skin is broken. For example, the bacteria can enter your body through a cut, scrape, or surgical wound. These injuries don’t need to be large for the bacteria to take hold. Even a needle puncture can be enough.