A(n) ____ starts as a small abscess following a puncture wound from a nail or needle, but can become a life-threatening soft-tissue infection.

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The description fits the definition of necrotizing fasciitis, a serious bacterial infection that spreads quickly and can result in tissue death and sepsis. Ulcers, hematomas, and pressure sores are not usually caused by puncture wounds and do not progress into life-threatening infections.

A(n) ____ Starts as a Small Abscess Following a Puncture