Bill Text: CA AR15 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relative to Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 59-16)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-04 - Read. Adopted. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 1465.). [AR15 Detail]
Download: California-2023-AR15-Introduced.html
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE—
2023–2024 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 15
| Introduced by Assembly Member Villapudua |
February 17, 2023 |
Relative to Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 15, as introduced, Villapudua.
Digest Key
Bill Text
WHEREAS, Necrotizing fasciitis was first described in medical literature in 1883 and was originally described as a disease of unknown cause; and
WHEREAS, Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon clinical disease of the layers of tissue under the skin that is often referred to in popular culture as the flesh-eating bacteria or virus; and
WHEREAS, The most common causes of the disease are the bacteria group A hemolytic, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus, either alone or in combination. Other cases are reported to be caused by other types of bacteria, including those naturally found within the intestines of normal healthy individuals; and
WHEREAS, Necrotizing fasciitis can occur in any age group. Although sometimes there are precipitating factors, it is most commonly associated with surgical procedures. It also may be seen in those with diabetes mellitus, atherosclerotic vascular disease, malignancy, and hypertension; and
WHEREAS, In rare occasions, necrotizing fasciitis may occur following minor injuries to the skin, falls, cuts, or tears, but sometimes is not apparent and can occur in apparently healthy individuals; and
WHEREAS, Though necrotizing fasciitis can affect anywhere on the body, the most common sites are the abdomen, arms, legs, extremities, and face, particularly around the eyes; and
WHEREAS, While progress has been made in understanding the symptoms and better diagnosing the disease, there is still much to learn about necrotizing fasciitis; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly recognizes the month of May 2023 as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
