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.
creeps; crept /ËkrÉpt/ ; creeping. Learner's definition of CREEP. [no object] 1. : to move slowly with the body close to the ground. A spider was creeping [=crawling] along the bathroom floor. She crept toward the edge of the roof and looked over.