Gas gangrene
Alternative names:
tissue infection - clostridial; gangrene - gas; clostridial
myonecrosis; clostridial infection of tissues
Prevention:
Clean any skin injury thoroughly. Watch for signs of infection
such as redness, pain, drainage, or swelling
around the wound, and
consult the health care provider promptly if these occur.
Update Date: 02/09/00
Updated by: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director,
Utah Health Informatics and adam.com
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