Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Answer - D - Among all of the above, the one that is true about anaerobic infections is that they are often continuous to mucosal surfaces. An anaerobic infection is caused by bacteria that cannot grow in the presence of oxygen. They can infect deep wounds and other tissues where there is low oxygen. Anaerobic infections are characterized by abscess formation, foul-smelling pus, and tissue damage.