skin disorders
Necrotizing Skin Infections
Treatment of Necrotizing Skin Infections
Surgical removal of dead tissue Antibiotics Amputation if necessary The treatment of necrotizing fasciitis and gas gangrene is surgical removal of the dead tissue plus antibiotics given by vein (intravenously). Large amounts of skin, tissue, and muscle often must be removed, and, in some cases, an affected arm or leg may have to be removed (amputated). People may need large volumes of intravenous fluids before and after surgery. People who also develop Treatment may be given intravenous immune globulin. 