Clostridium perfringens bacteria are most frequently responsible for gas gangrene. In a surgical or trauma site without a blood supply, bacteria congregate. Toxins generated by bacterial infection promote tissue death by releasing gas. Gas gangrene is a serious disorder that can be fatal, just like wet gangrene.
Gas Gangrene - Causes, Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment
Gas gangrene is a highly lethal bacterial-borne, foul-smelling deep soft tissue infection. Read this article to learn all about this fatal condition.
