People in Thailand’s Nan province warned of flesh-eating disease

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People in Thailand’s Nan province warned of flesh-eating disease

 

 

People in the northern province of Nan have been warned to be aware of a flesh-eating disease, which usually spreads during the wet season, after 25 people were treated for the infection at the provincial hospital in July, with one case being admitted to intensive care unit.

 

A hospital representative said that anyone with cuts on their feet, having waded in muddy water or through a flooded rice field, should immediately clean the wounds with clean water and then apply disinfectant.

 

The early signs of a flesh-eating infection, or necrotizing fasciitis, is characterized by redness, swelling and pain in the affected area. Blisters may form and a fever, nausea, vomiting and other flu-like symptoms are also common.

 

People with compromised immune systems or diabetes are more susceptible to the disease.

 

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF), commonly known as flesh earing disease, is an infection that results in necrosis of the body’s soft tissue.

 

Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/people-in-thailands-nan-province-warned-of-flesh-eating-disease/

 

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[Matzzon]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

The early signs of a flesh-eating infection, or necrotizing fasciitis, is characterized by redness, swelling and pain in the affected area. Blisters may form and a fever, nausea, vomiting and other flu-like symptoms are also common.

Necrotic tissue is a medical condition in which there are dead cells in your body organ. The death of the cells happens due to lack of oxygen and interrupted blood supply.
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Common symptoms of the disease include:

• Pain.
• Redness of the skin.
• Swelling.
• Blisters.
• Fluid collection.
• Skin discolouration.
• Sensation.
• Numbness.

 

 

[Big Gary]

I definitely wont be going to Nan if this Flesh Eating Disease is still about as I just noticed that all the symptoms noted I have already. This is due to me being diabetic and lack of circulation to my lower limbs. I will have to keep up to date with the health department until the "All Clear" is given. I haven't been there for a few years except for a few drive throughs. I will have to bypass from now on.