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Fournier's Gangrene of the genitals

Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 7:26 am
by nullorchis (imported)
A rare, but always destructive disease, with possible loss of life.

Risk is low, but certain activities can increase risk.

Diabetes, smoking, chronic alcoholism

Scrotal inflation or infusion

Any non-sterile invasive procedure. (pins and needles or cutting in genital area)

Very rare but docuccmented: excessive masturbation with lubricants, even soap.

Lack of sanitation

Or just plain old bad luck.

YouTube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAQZlZ84Xeg

Images: http://my.opera.com/bangladesi_doctors/ ... re=6979954