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Gas gangrene
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Gas gangrene

Alternative Names:
Tissue infection - Clostridial; Gangrene - gas; Myonecrosis; Clostridial infection of tissues

Prevention:

Clean any skin injury thoroughly. Watch for signs of infection (such as redness, pain, drainage, or swelling around a wound), and consult your health care provider promptly if these occur.



Review Date: 2/21/2002
Reviewed By: Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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