Protecting Yourself: Prevention and Awareness of Flesh-Eating Bacteria

3. The early symptoms to look out for

The symptoms that may indicate a flesh-eating bacteria infection are swelling and redness in the area that's affected. Blisters around the same area can appear, followed by nausea, vomiting, fever, and other symptoms of flu. Perhaps the most observable characteristic of the infection is how fast the symptoms progress. All these can happen in 24 hours, starting with the bacteria entry into the body. The pain experienced is much more severe than the wound's appearance. In many cases, to prevent the further spread of the disease, amputation may be necessary.