Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 19 - Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 597: 9

Answer

Gas gangrene

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Gas gangrene or myonecrosis is a bacterial infection that results in the production of gas, sepsis and muscle tissue death. In addition, the site of infection becomes blue and black in color and becomes inflamed. It is caused by Clostridium perfringens.
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