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.
Definition of toward. 1 or less commonly towards play \ËtÅ-Érdz, ËtoÌ(-É)rdz\ [Middle English towardes, from Old English tÅweardes, preposition, toward, from tÅweard, adjective] a : coming soon : imminentb : happening at the moment : afoot.