Gas gangrene

Gas gangrene (Clostridium muscle necrosis) is a severe infection caused by Clostridium exotoxin. It is characterized by muscle necrosis and systemic toxicity. It develops rapidly and progresses rapidly. The main pathogenic bacteria are Clostridium perfringens (about 80%). Others include Clostridium septicum, Clostridium novi, Clostridium histolyticus, Clostridium double-enzyme, and Clostridium blackmail. More than one Clostridium or other bacterial infection can be combined. Most of the infected bacteria come from the soil, and most of the endogenous ones come from the intestine or biliary tract. Clostridium produces at least 12 kinds of exotoxin, and 7 kinds of toxins can cause death after peritoneal injection into mice.

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