The bacteria that cause necrotizing fasciitis can enter the body following surgery or injury. They can also enter the body through: 1  minor cuts. 2  insect bites. 3  abrasions.
Gradual definition, taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health. See more.
3. vicissitudes, successive or changing phases or conditions, as of life or fortune; ups and downs. vicissitÅ«dÅ = viciss(im) in turn + cessim giving way, adv. derivative of cÄdere to go, proceed]. viâ¢cis`siâ¢tuâ²diâ¢nar`y (-nËÉr i) viâ¢cis`siâ¢tuâ²diâ¢nous, adj. - A sudden or unexpected change in life.