Gas gangrene

Definition:

Gas gangrene is a rare and devastating wound infection. The Clostridium perfringens, septicum, and histolyticum are the principal causes of trauma-associated gas gangrene. It is characterized by fever, pain, edema, myonecrosis and gas production. Recently, there has also been an increased incidence of spontaneous gas gangrene caused by Clostridium septicum.

References:

[1]. Dennis L Stevens, et al. Life-threatening clostridial infections. Anaerobe. 2012 Apr;18(2):254-9. [Content Brief]

[2]. T Sasaki, et al. Non-traumatic gas gangrene in the abdomen: report of six autopsy cases. J Gastroenterol. 2000;35(5):382-90. [Content Brief]

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