#necrotizing fasciitis

[five-accordian-cup]

me, after watching the end of the newest PITT episode: NECROTIZING FASCIITIS! NECROTIZING FASCIITIS! NECROTIZING FASCIITIS! NECROTIZING FASCIITIS! NECROTIZING FASCIITIS! NECROTIZING FASCIITIS!

[buggbraiinz]

you mention my favorite bacterial infection and it’s not it?? shame.

[whattolearntoday]

May 31st is...

Autonomous Vehicle Day -  An autonomous vehicle, including self-driving cars (both manned and unmanned) and unmanned aerial vehicles, may seem like something out of a science fiction movie. Still, these cutting-edge technologies have placed a variety of industries at a precipice of change. Cars that take us from point A to point B without having to touch the wheel are already a reality in some states. Autonomous Friendly Corridors, like one proposed in North Dakota, could boost commerce and become centers of more innovation. Pilot programs around the country test a variety of formats.

Macaroon Day - For coconut lovers, this day summons up a little bit of bliss. The Italians receive credit for creating these sweet morsels sometime around the 8th or 9th century. The recipes later traveled to France. Eventually, the cookie made its way to the United States, where the coconut macaroon takes only a few ingredients to make. Shredded coconut serves as the main ingredient. Usually sweetened, the coconut may also be toasted. Other ingredients include flour, sugar or sweetened condensed milk, and egg whites and flavoring. Once the ingredients are combined, the mixture is dropped by spoonfuls onto baking sheets and baked. Most varieties of coconut macaroons are dipped in milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate. Almonds, pecans, cashews, or other nuts are sometimes added to the cookie.

Memorial Day - Traditionally on Memorial Day, the flag of the United States of America is raised briskly to the top of the staff then solemnly lowered to the half-staff position where it remains until noon. At noon, it is then raised to full-staff for the remainder of the day. When the flag is at half-staff, the position is in remembrance of the more than one million men and women who gave their lives for their country. Raising the flag at noon signifies the nation lives, that the country is resolved not to let their sacrifice be in vain but to rise up in their honor and continue to fight for liberty and justice for all.

Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Day - A rare disease, which affects the soft tissues of the skin, and if not appropriately treated, can spread quickly.  It is most commonly believed to be caused by group A Streptococcus, and recognizing the symptoms and quickly getting treatment can mean the difference between life and death.

No Tobacco Day - This day is dedicated to those who are determined to leave this foul substance behind them and encourage others to do so as well.

Save Your Hearing Day -  It is estimated half of the cases of hearing impairment and deafness are preventable.  There are many effective, preventative strategies including immunization against rubella to reduce congenital infections, immunization against H. influenza and S. pneumonia to reduce cases of middle ear infections, and avoiding or protecting against excessive noise exposure.

Smile Day - We generate a smile when funny things happen or find pleasure in the things we do. Someone we love or enjoy spending time with may be the cause of a grin or beaming look of joy. Smiles are powerful! They not only create engagement between two people but the more a person smiles, the healthier their brain can be. Smiling has a direct link to our brain and can help to reduce stress.

Speak In Complete Sentences Day - This day is dedicated to using proper sentence structure while speaking. It’s entirely possible to celebrate the day while texting as well. So no LOL or ASAP on May 31st. So if you must Laugh Out Loud As Soon As Possible, you will need to say or type it completely and be sure to include a subject and verb that agree. Oh, and you will also want to be sure to punctuate those sentences correctly. At the very minimum, your sentence will need a tiny little period at the end. 

Utah Day -  The Beehive State.  Utah became the 45th state on January 4, 1896, and is home to The Great Salt Lake, a deeply rooted Native American heritage, and a far-reaching desert history.

Web Designer Day -  Each and every page and site on the internet was built and designed by a web designer. Whether they were a professional hacking out every individual piece of code or a hobbyist using a pre-built site and themes, it took a human being performing actual work to bring you the wonders that spill across the information superhighway every day.

[oupacademic]

Word of the Day: creophagous

adj. Flesh-eating or carnivorous.

Image credit: “Necrotizing fasciitis - intermed mag” by Nephron, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

[thedigitalmouth]

Necrotizing Skin Infections - Infections

Shop Now Health Supplements Necrotizing skin infections, including necrotizing cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis, are severe forms of cellulitis. These infections cause infected skin and tissues to die (necrosis). The infected skin is red, warm to the touch, and swollen, and gas bubbles may form under the skin. The person usually has intense pain, feels very ill, and has a high fever. The…

[mittenfoot]

when I was like 11 my mom had necrotizing fasciitis (flesh eating bacteria) and she got better without too many complications. lots of antibiotics.

like 5 years ago I learned that it has a 10-30% mortality rate. We had no idea. I guess the doctor decided it was best to only divulge that part if it got worse?

[thelazybutler]

A medical drama where the brilliant doctor isn't antisocial or anything their big social hurdle is they have a deeply southern accent so people don't take them seriously

[trochaic-mutant-ninja-tetrameter]

[Image ID: the words "necrotising fasciitis" in the style of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles logo. /. End ID]

Thank you @darklylucid for mentioning this horrific term (don't google it!) in the replies of the post that brought everyone here lol