San Diego man chases dog into pond, then dies of flesh-eating bacteria
Dr. Shweta Warner, who specializes in infectious diseases, said necrotizing fasciitis isn't contagious, but it’s rare and serious. It kills 20% of the people it infects, she said.
Warner said Streptococcus A, a bacteria that causes necrotizing fasciitis, is often found in warm, brackish water. It's especially dangerous for people with weaker immune systems, like Bova.
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