Also called flesh-eating bacteria Caused by a virulent specie of streptococcus This disorder is severe and may be life-threatening Skin around the wound feels pain, hot and looks reddened and swell Fever dicoloration in the area: reddened, bruised, purpuric, dusky or dark Oozing fluid ranging from yellowish, bloody to puslike in quality Necrotic tissue Antibiotic Debridement Amputation