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AGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Types 1. Type I - Mixture of Bacteria 2. Type II - Streptococcus/Staph - Most common type. 70% - 80% of cases are from these bacteria. Usually occurs in hospitals after surgery/trauma. 3. Vibrio vulnificus – Seawater 4. Type IV – Fungal infections • There are 600-700 cases in U.S. annually (over 500 - Hospital) • 210 deaths • Annually less than 10 from swimming in ocean waters Cause of Infection • Immunocompromised • Minor cut • Insect bites • Abrasion Symptons • • • • • Rash Severe Pain Blisters Flu-like symptoms Intense thirst – due to dehydration • 1st 24 hours – 50% chance of survival • After 72 hours – 100% mortality • Gangrene • Rapid disease • Severe drop in BP • Toxic Shock • Unconciousness Treatment • IV Antibiotics – started immediately • Surgery to remove damaged and dead tissue • Medications to raise BP • Amputation of limbs They destroy the tissue that makes up the skin and muscles by releasing toxins