UK doctors warn of 'flesh-eating' vulva infections

'Flesh-Eating' Vulva Infections Are on the Rise

Three women checked into the same UK hospital with necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating bacteria, infecting their vulvas.

'Flesh-Eating' Infections of the Vulva Are on the Rise, Doctors Warn

Doctors in the UK and other countries have reported a rise in cases of necrotizing fasciitis.

Rare 'flesh-eating' infections on the rise in UK as doctors warn gynaecologists to know signs of deadly disease - Manchester Evening News

Doctors in the UK have warned that several cases of a dangerous 'flesh-eating' bacterial infection affecting the external female genitalia have been reported

UK doctors warn of 'flesh-eating' vulva infections

Doctors in the U.K. have warned gynecologists of the risks of necrotizing fasciitis in the external genitalia after seeing several cases.

By Dr. Carmen Mantellini Holy Wednesday arrives and as I have been telling you since the beginning of this month, gynecological hygiene is very important. According to studies, women are more prone to these genital infections after vacation periods. Heat, humidity and bad habits of intimate hygiene create a culture broth for fungi such as candidiasis or bacteria like Gardnerella. Critical factors: Plastic sanitary towels: They increase the vulva…