Gas Gangrene

Question

Gas gangrene
A)is caused by group A streptococci.
B)is a type of necrotising fasciitis.
C)can only be treated by amputation of the affected limb.
D)is an infection of nerve cells.
E)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Gas gangrene is a type of necrotising fasciitis, which is a severe soft tissue infection caused by bacteria. It is commonly caused by clostridium perfringens and other anaerobic bacteria. It can spread rapidly and lead to tissue death, shock, and organ failure. Treatment involves aggressive surgical intervention, antibiotics, and supportive care. Amputation of the affected limb may be necessary in some cases. Option A is incorrect because gas gangrene is commonly caused by clostridium perfringens and other anaerobic bacteria, not group A streptococci. Option D is incorrect because gas gangrene is not an infection of nerve cells.