Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection is investigating a case caused by a flesh-eating disease involving a 55-year-old Wan Chai man who died December 27.
Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection is investigating a case caused by a flesh-eating disease involving a 55-year-old Wan Chai man who died December 27. The infection, known as necrotizing fasciitis, was caused by the Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. The patient reported neck pain and upper respiratory tract symptoms on December 23 and sought treatment from a private doctor.
Original: Flesh-eating bacteria surfaces in Hong Kong, kills 55-year old man, doctors say