Necrotizing Sentence Examples

Increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants with patent ductus arteriosus treated with indomethacin.

In 1999, there were 300 cases of toxic shock associated with GAS infection and 600 cases of necrotizing fasciitis.

A number of distinct forms of periodontal disease are known, including gingivitis, acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, adult periodontitis, and localized juvenile periodontitis.

Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is seen mainly in young adults.

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a disorder that begins in newborn infants shortly after birth.

Necrotizing enterocolitis-A serious bacterial infection of the intestine that occurs primarily in sick or premature newborn infants.

Infections that begin less than 24 hours after the injury are usually produced by a mixture of organisms and can produce a necrotizing infection (causing the death of a specific area of tissue), in which tissue is rapidly destroyed.

Deep bites or bites near joints can damage joints and bones, causing inflammation of the bone and bone marrow, necrotizing fasciitis, or septic arthritis.

Human bites frequently cause necrotizing infections.

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious bacterial infection in the intestine, primarily affecting sick or premature newborn infants.

Necrotizing enterocolitis is a serious infection that can produce complications in the intestine itself such as ulcers, perforations or holes in the intestinal wall, and tissue necrosis.

Necrotizing enterocolitis most commonly affects the ileum, the lower portion of the small intestine.

The cause of necrotizing enterocolitis is not clear.

Necrotizing enterocolitis almost always occurs in the first month of life.

Early symptoms of necrotizing enterocolitis include an intolerance to formula, distended and tender abdomen, vomiting, and blood (visible or not) in the stool.

Sometimes, necrotizing enterocolitis must be treated with surgery.

Necrotizing enterocolitis is the most common cause of death in newborns undergoing surgery.

The most serious long-term gastrointestinal complication associated with necrotizing enterocolitis is short-bowel, or short-gut, syndrome.

In very small or sick premature infants, the risk for necrotizing enterocolitis may be diminished by beginning parenteral nutrition and delaying enteral feedings for several days to weeks.

Breast-fed infants have a lower incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis than formula-fed infants; however, conclusive data showing that breast milk may be protective was as of 2004 not available.

A large multicenter trial showed that steroid drugs given to women in preterm labor may protect their offspring from necrotizing enterocolitis.

Sometimes necrotizing enterocolitis occurs in clusters, or outbreaks, in hospital newborn (neonatal) units.

Because there is an infectious element to the disorder, infants with necrotizing enterocolitis may be isolated to avoid infecting other infants.

Approximately 75 percent of all babies with necrotizing enterocolitis survive.

Many sources advise parents to room in with the baby prior to discharge from the hospital so that they can learn how to care for the special health needs of infants recovering from necrotizing enterocolitis.

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is another complication of prematurity.

In the 1990s, outbreaks of a virulent strain of group A streptococcus were reported to cause a toxic-shock-like illness and a severe invasive infection called necrotizing fasciitis, which destroys skin and muscle tissue.

However, since the death rate in necrotizing fasciitis is 30 to 50 percent, it is wise to seek prompt treatment for any streptococcal infection.

Necrotizing fasciitis has a death rate of 30 to 50 percent.

Babies born early can also experience necrotizing enterocolitis, a potentially fatal intestinal problem.

The bacteria has also been known to cause a deep, damaging infection called necrotizing fasciitis.

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is not common, but when it does occur, it's dangerous.