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Gas gangrene

Gas gangrene is a that produces gas in gangrene. This deadly form of gangrene usually is caused by Clostridium perfringens . About 1,000 cases of gas gangrene are reported yearly in the United States.

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Prevention

·Proper wound care.

Treatment

·Hyperbaric medicine, Debridement, and/or excision, with amputation.

Outlook

·5%-30% rate (treated)
·100% rate (untreated)

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