Answer − C − Treatment for clostridial myonecrosis (gas gangrene) includes wide debridement. Necrotizing skin and soft tissue infections may produce insoluble gases (hydrogen, nitrogen, methane) through anaerobic bacterial metabolism.
Clostridial myonecrosis typically occurs in individuals who have sustained a traumatic injury or have undergone surgery. The bacteria can enter the body through a break in the skin or a surgical incision. The infection can spread rapidly through the affected tissue, causing severe pain, swelling, and discoloration. In some cases, the infected tissue may become necrotic and die, releasing gas and the characteristic foul odor associated with gas gangrene.
Early diagnosis and prompt treatment with antibiotics and surgical intervention are essential to prevent the infection's spread and minimize the extent of tissue damage. In severe cases, amputation of the affected limb may be necessary to control the infection's spread and prevent the progression to systemic sepsis.
