What’s the Prognosis and How Contagious Is Necrotizing Fasciitis?
The prognosis of necrotizing fasciitis depends on the severity of the condition. Early diagnosis and treatment helps reduce the chances of developing health complications. The earlier the condition is diagnosed, the higher the chances of a successful treatment.
If early treatment is not administered, the infection can lead to death. Underlying conditions may also contribute to the prognosis of necrotizing fasciitis. Studies show that people who recover from the condition may have a minor scarring or limb amputation. Depending on the severity, your doctor may recommend various surgical procedures to treat the condition. Other procedures, such as skin grafting to delayed wound closure may affect the prognosis. Contact your doctor for more specific advice about your individual case.
In most cases, necrotizing fasciitis may develop randomly. People who have been infected with the bacteria can hardly spread the infection to other people. This is why doctors don’t administer preventive antibiotics to close contacts of someone with necrotizing fasciitis.