Gas Gangrene-Introduction, Types, Sign and Symptoms, Common Pathogens, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes
Introduction Gas gangrene, also known as clostridial myonecrosis, is a severe and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection that primarily affects muscle tissues. It is caused by certain species of bacteria from the Clostridium genus, especially Clostridium perfringens. These bacteria are anaerobic, which means they thrive in …