Post on 17-Jan-2023
CAUSES
VERY RARE WITHIN THE UNITED STATES
•Caused by a bacteria called Clostridium perfringens
•This bacteria is found almost everywhere•The bacteria gets into the body through an open wound and begins to grow
•Causes harmful substances and gas that damage organs and blood vessel
SYMPTOMS
•Blisters filled with brown-red fluid•Drainage from the tissues•Increased heart rare•High fever•Severe pain around skin injury•Pale skin•Sweating•Vesicle formation•Yellowing of the skin
HOW THE ORGANISM ATTACKS AND SPREADS
The bacteria usually enters through an open wound or a recent surgical spot and then attacks the wound spot or area causing the previously listed symptoms. This occurs very rapidly. IT can be deathly.
CLOSTRIDIUM PERFRINGENS
•Large•Anerobic•Gram positive•Spore-forming•Found everywhere but most commonly found in soil
CURES
There are multiple therapies used in order to cure this bacterial infection:•Antibiotic Therapy•Intensive Care (used for patients with severe cases causing liver failure)
•Adjuvant Therapy •Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy*Amputation is also used in severe cases*
PREVENTION
The best way to prevent this bacteria is to wash wounds thoroughly y everyday keeping them clean.