Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection of the fascia supporting the muscles of the body. Signs and symptoms that often occur with fasciitis are severe pain at the involved site, fever, chills, and shock. It is not a reportable disease.
Individual susceptibility is another very important pre-disposing factor for necrotizing fasciitis.
The same type can cause severe illness in one family member and no disease in others. Since necrotizing fasciitis often occurs in persons with wounds which then become infected, persons with wounds should take appropriate measures to keep wounds clean and seek medical attention if signs of infection occur. The infection is usually treated with antibiotics and surgery to remove the involved tissues with subsequent drainage.