Cases of Necrotizing Fasciitis Can Lead to Medical Malpractice Litigation Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare disease caused by different kinds of bacteria, usually in the Streptococcus or Staphylococcus family. Most bacteria in this group cause non-life-threatening illnesses such as strep throat. However, necrotizing fasciitis is a serious infection that destroys skin and muscle tissue, and can lead to amputations, complicated surgery, and sometimes, death. The disease has two types: idiopathic and secondary necrotizing fasciitis. Idiopathic … [Read more...]