20 hours ago · it occurs in patients that have prior heart damage. signs and symptoms include fever, heart murmur, and possible emboli. bacteria colonize previously damaged heart tissue resulting in vegetation. it is caused by immune system autoantibodies that attack heart and valve tissue.
Infection that results in the death of the body's soft tissue
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF), also known as flesh-eating disease, is a bacterial infection that results in the death of parts of the body's soft tissue. It is a severe disease of sudden onset that spreads rapidly. Symptoms usually include red or purple skin in the affected area, severe pain, fever, and vomiting. The most commonly affected areas are the limbs and perineum. Wikipedia
