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Gangrene occurs when tissues in the body die. It can affect arms, legs, or other parts of the human body.

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Why gangrene is not contagious?

Gangrene is an infection that originally enters the body through a break in the skin, of some kind. The gangrene bacteria cannot pass through intact skin. Only injured people are at risk.


What is the difference between clostridium gas gangrene and clostridium perfringens?

Clostridium gas gangrene is a severe infection caused by Clostridium perfringens bacteria that typically affects deep tissue like muscles whereas Clostridium perfringens is a common cause of food poisoning, producing toxins that cause abdominal cramping and diarrhea.


What is the gram stain of gas gangrene?

The gram stain of gas gangrene typically shows Gram-positive rods, such as Clostridium perfringens, which is the most common causative agent of gas gangrene. These bacteria are anaerobic and produce spores.


How many people died from gangrene in 2005 and 2006?

There is no specific data available on the number of people who died from gangrene in 2005 and 2006. Gangrene can be caused by various underlying conditions and is not always reported as a direct cause of death. It is more commonly noted as a complication of another primary condition.


What type of people get exposed to gangrene?

GANGRENE IS NOT something you are exposed to or that you catch. Rather, it is a condition of your skin tissue. Actually, it is DEAD tissue, caused by lack of blood circulation. In one particular situation, DIABETES that is not treated or managed, causes lack of circulation to the extremeties. When the tissue lacks oxygen, the tissue dies and starts to rot. That is why they have to AMPUTATE; to get rid of the dead tissue.