#5.11: Flesh-Eating Bacteria (Necrotizing Fasciitis)
For a disease that sounds like a science-fiction plot, look no further than this week's bacterial infection, Necrotizing Fasciitis. With a 25-30% mortality rate and high chance of required amputations, flesh-eating bacteria is no joke. Learn all about this disease and how to prevent it in this week's episode with Syd & Jess.
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Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fa...
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