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gas gangrene (n)
(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon
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(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon
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Gas gangrene is a life-threatening bacterial infection that produces gas within tissues.
The bacteria responsible for gas gangrene thrive in low-oxygen environments and release toxins that cause tissue destruction.
Trauma, surgery, or injection drug use can introduce the bacteria into the body, leading to gas gangrene.
Symptoms of gas gangrene include severe pain, swelling, and a characteristic crackling sound caused by the accumulated gas.
