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Gas gangrene, also called myonecrosis, is a type of wet gangrene that is caused predominantly by Clostridium perfringens bacteria. The pathogenesis of gas gangrene involves the entry of bacteria into an ischemic wound, which provides anaerobic conditions for the bacteria due to a lack of blood supply. The bacteria then multiply in the dead tissue and produce exotoxins such as alpha toxin (lecithinase), which lyses erythrocytes, platelets, leukocytes, endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and muscle cells.

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Gas gangrene is most commonly caused by the Clostridium perfringens bacterium. In some cases, it may be caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria.

    Gas gangrene is most commonly caused by the Clostridium perfringens bacterium. In some cases, it may be caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria.

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    1.Skin culture to test for the presence of Clostridium perfringens and other bacteria. 2.Blood tests to check for an abnormally high white blood cell count, which can indicate an infection. 3.Imaging tests, such as an routine X-ray, to visualize tissues and check for the presence of gas or special sRead more

    1.Skin culture to test for the presence of Clostridium perfringens and other bacteria.
    2.Blood tests to check for an abnormally high white blood cell count, which can indicate an infection.
    3.Imaging tests, such as an routine X-ray, to visualize tissues and check for the presence of gas or special studies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or arteriogram.
    4.Surgery to evaluate the spread of gas gangrene within the body

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    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    1.Fever 2.Air under the skin 3.Pain in the area around a wound 4.Swelling in the area around a wound 5.Pale skin that quickly turns gray, dark red, purple, or Black 6.Blisters with foul-smelling discharge 7.Excessive sweating 8.Increased heart rate 9.Vomiting 10.Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice) is aRead more

    1.Fever
    2.Air under the skin
    3.Pain in the area around a wound
    4.Swelling in the area around a wound
    5.Pale skin that quickly turns gray, dark red, purple, or Black
    6.Blisters with foul-smelling discharge
    7.Excessive sweating
    8.Increased heart rate
    9.Vomiting
    10.Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice) is a late sign

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