Identify the statements that are true about gas gangrene. A. It is caused by C.

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Identify the statements that are true about gas gangrene.

   A. It is caused by C. tetani, a toxin-producing Gram-positive anaerobic rod.    B. It is caused by C. perfringens, a toxin-producing Gram-positive anaerobic rod.    C. Symptoms include severe pain/swelling, stretching/blackening of the skin at the wound site.    D. Symptoms include a painful paralysis due to uncontrolled muscular contraction and difficulty breathing.    E. Treatment includes hyperbaric oxygen treatment and surgical removal of dead tissue.    F. Treatment includes an injection with TIG, a preparation of antibodies to the causative toxin.    G. Prevention is through administration of a vaccine to individuals during childhood, and boosted every 10 years thereafter.    H. Prevention is through prompt cleaning and removal of dead tissue from wounds (debridement).

Explanation / Answer

B, E and H are true for gas gangrene

B. It is caused by C. perfringens, a toxin-producing Gram-positive anaerobic rod.

E. Treatment includes hyperbaric oxygen treatment and surgical removal of dead tissue.

H. Prevention is through prompt cleaning and removal of dead tissue from wounds (debridement).

A, C , F,G are for tetanus.

D is for botox.

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