A fast-moving infection, usually a very nasty kind of streptococcus but sometimes caused by other bacteria. This is
not one of those that you want to look up on the internet. This is a nasty little bug, but the kid has a good chance now that he's in the hospital.
I hope everything comes out alright.
Thanks, Z. According to the tv announcer, he's already had a lot of his facial tissue removed. Hopefully, they can keep his brain, eyes, ears, free of infection.