Clostridium wound infection

Clostridium wound infections can manifest as focal cellulitis, local or diffuse myositis, or the most severe progressive myonecrosis (air gangrene). Infection can occur hours or days after injury, often Occurs in limbs with tissue necrosis following severe crush injury or penetrating injury, especially in patients with occlusive vascular disease. Clostridium spp. Is an antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis and has recently been confirmed as a hospital Common pathogenic bacteria.

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