Posted on 04/19/2025 8:46:23 PM PDT by Red Badger
An alarming increase in cases of a deadly flesh-eating genital disease, known as necrotising fasciitis, has prompted urgent warnings from UK medical professionals.
According to a report from Daily Star, this rare but life-threatening bacterial infection, which can kill within hours, is becoming more prevalent in the UK, particularly affecting the genital region.
Necrotising fasciitis, often referred to as the “flesh-eating disease,” is caused by aggressive bacteria that enter the body, typically through minor cuts, scrapes, or wounds.
Once inside, the infection spreads rapidly, destroying skin, muscle, and other tissues at an alarming rate. The disease’s speed is what makes it so dangerous—without immediate treatment, it can lead to death in as little as one or two days.
Doctors are sounding the alarm after noting a worrying spike in cases. The infection’s ability to progress swiftly means early recognition and treatment are critical.
Symptoms often start with intense pain, swelling, and redness in the affected area, which may initially seem disproportionate to the size of the wound.
As the infection advances, patients may experience fever, confusion, and signs of systemic illness, such as low blood pressure, as the bacteria release toxins into the bloodstream.
Treatment typically involves emergency surgery to remove infected tissue, alongside powerful antibiotics to combat the bacteria.
In severe cases, amputation of affected limbs or extensive tissue removal may be necessary to halt the spread.
Even with prompt intervention, the disease carries a high mortality rate, with approximately 1 in 5 patients succumbing to the infection, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The rise in necrotising fasciitis cases is not unique to the UK. Similar trends have been reported elsewhere, such as in the United States, where cases doubled from 2013 to 2022, resulting in nearly 2,000 deaths over that period.
Factors like increased rainfall and flooding, which can introduce bacteria like Vibrio vulnificus into wounds, have been linked to spikes in infections in some regions.
However, Streptococcus bacteria remain the most common cause of necrotising fasciitis in many cases.
Medics are urging the public to seek immediate medical attention for any signs of infection that escalate quickly, particularly in the genital area or following minor injuries.
Simple precautions, such as thoroughly cleaning wounds and avoiding contact with contaminated water, can reduce the risk of infection.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust emphasized the importance of public awareness, as early intervention can be the difference between life and death.
There is a reason for keeping good personal hygiene.
Apparently, some cultures think this is BS and don’t bother. Further, some perverted behaviors likely contribute to some experiencing this bacterial infection.
Good personal hygiene and not being perverted would help avoid becoming necrotized.
Who knew???
It’s introduced by flood waters but goes for the genital area. Why would that be?
Wading................
“They know”
Of course they know. But do they know which lab it leaked out of or which country released it, and why?
Doctor say “you gonna die”
Reminds me of AFRTS radio in Asia.
“Here are your numbers for today. 18. 21, 76, 59,102...”
Nope, different joke............
Here it is as best as I can remember. It’s from WWII.
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A Marine was on one of the many Pacific islands that had been recently captured from the Japanese Imperial Army.
The grateful native girls were more than eager to show their appreciation to these tall American liberators.
This Marine was suddenly in need of medical attention and went to sick-call.
He showed the Navy doctor his ‘problem’ and the doc was stupefied, he’d never seen anything like it.
He said, “If it doesn’t get better we may have to amputate!”
So he sent the horrified young Marine to go see the Army doctors on the other side of the island to see if they could help.
He went and showed the Army doctors and they were just as puzzled as the Navy doctor. They also said that amputation was the only possible solution.
So they conferenced and decided to send him to the island’s Witch Doctor who lived in a mountain cave. Since he was a native he should know about this disease and how to cure it.
So the young Marine climbed up to the cave and went in and found the Witch Doctor.
“Please help me!” he begged the old native, “The military doctors say they will have to amputate if you can’t help!”
The old native looked at the Marine’s ‘problem’ and started to laugh!
“Amputate???...Why that’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard!” replied the Witch Doctor.
The young Marine was feeling relieved at this pronouncement.
“You mean they won’t have to amputate?” the Marines asked.
“Why hell no!” said the Witch Doctor, “In three days it’s gonna fall off!”................
You have not read the article as is traditional on this site. The bacteria enter the body through minor cuts and scrapes.
The genital region of The UK is well known for its verdant green landscape and engaging locals who often greet strangers with a friendly “Put it there!” And hardy handshake.
I forgot my sarc tag on that prior comment, but you get the gist.
I’m not holding back on the ‘new mooslim isles’ and will be brutally commenting in similar tone moving forward.
I simply can’t swallow that part of my heritage - about 20% Scottish - originates from such losers. Is what it is, and regardless their SC moment of sanity on trans.
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4312156/posts
Personal hygiene true however this is not an STD which was the point of my post and a few other physicians ln this thread
Words with letters censored just piss me off
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