Mon 14th Apr 2008 by Ben Palmer.
Inquiry into deaths of three new mothers - Telegraph
Necrotising Fasciitis is most commonly caused by Group A Streptococcus, which is also the most common cause of Childbed Fever. It's a pity the article doesn't make the link and say that's what it is, but 'flesh-eating bacteria' sounds nastier, doesn't it?
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