Please
note!
Keep
in mind that ANYONE can contract NF, not just the higher
risk groups we list!
The
higher risk groups for contracting NF will appear to vary drastically
from each other, however, there are a underlying commonalities
such as a compromised immune sytem resulting in an inability to
fight off infection. Malnutrition -- which renders the body ineffective
in battling invasive infections, is also a common factor. Higher
risk groups include:
- Individuals with recent cuts, scratches, injuries
- Individuals with recent surgical procedures
- Alcohol Abusers
- Children with Chicken Pox
- Drug Abusers
- Diabetics
- Elderly
- Immunosuppressed individuals
- Obese
- Peripheral vascular disease sufferers
- Severely Chronically ill individuals
- Women giving birth
NNFF
would like to thank Dr. Steven Triesenberg, MD (Infectious Disease
Specialist) in Grand Rapids, Michigan
for his assistance in compiling this information. |
