1. In addition, there are specific types of wet gangrene which include the following:

    • Gas gangrene. An infection of a gangrenous limb can involve bacteria that produce gas bubbles. This is a type of infected wet gangrene, and it is particularly harmful. The bacterium that most commonly causes gas gangrene is called Clostridium perfringens. 
    • Fournier’s gangrene. This is a rare type of aggressive, infectious wet gangrene characterized by the presence of more than one infectious microbe. 

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    What is wet gangrene?
    Wet gangrene. Gangrene is referred to as wet if bacteria have infected the tissue. Swelling, blistering and a wet appearance are common features of wet gangrene. Wet gangrene may develop after a severe burn, frostbite or injury. It often occurs in people with diabetes who unknowingly injure a toe or foot.

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    What is the treatment for dry gangrene?

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    Treatment for dry gangrene involves addressing the underlying cause and, if possible, promoting tissue recovery. This usually entails removing dead tissue (debridement) to prevent infection and enhance blood flow. Medication or techniques to increase blood circulation may be explored in some circumstances. It is critical to visit a medical practitioner as soon as possible to identify the best treatment approach based on the degree and location of the gangrene.
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    What are the different types of gangrene?
    It is identified by discolored or black tissue and associated sloughing of natural tissue planes. The three main types of gangrene are wet gangrene, dry gangrene, and gas gangrene. Dry gangrene is dehydrated ischemic tissue caused by progressive ischemia distal to arterial occlusion, often a progression of peripheral artery disease.

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    Can gangrene be wet or dry?
    All cases of wet gangrene are considered to be infected, almost always by bacteria. The most common sites for both wet and dry gangrene to occur are the digits (fingers and toes) and other extremities (hands, arms, feet, and legs). What is the difference between wet and dry gangrene?

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    What are the symptoms of wet gangrene?
    Additional symptoms that are often seen in patients with wet gangrene are fever and other signs of sepsis such as light-headedness due to low blood pressure. Internal gangrene, a variant of wet gangrene, has less obvious initial symptoms because the wet gangrene occurs in the internal organs.

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    What bacteria are involved in wet gangrene infections?
    Although many types of organisms (mainly bacteria) are known to participate in wet gangrene infections, the classic bacterial organism or bacterial infection associated with wet gangrene is Clostridium perfringens, an anaerobic bacterium that grows best when oxygen is not present.

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    Death of body tissues due to lack of blood flow. This usually affects toes, fingers and limbs. Symptoms include skin discolouration, swelling and pain.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
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    Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
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    Very rare (Fewer than 20,000 cases per year in US)
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    Treatable by a medical professional
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    Often requires lab test or imaging
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    Can last several days or weeks
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    There are different types of gangrene. Some include: Dry gangrene occurs when the blood flow to tissue is cut off. The area becomes dry, shrinks, and turns black. Wet gangrene occurs if bacteria invade this tissue. This makes the area …

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    Oct 8, 2024 · There are two major types of gangrene, referred to as dry and wet. Many cases of dry gangrene are not infected. All cases of wet gangrene are considered to be infected, almost always by bacteria.

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    Oct 28, 2022 · Wet gangrene. Wet gangrene is tissue death associated with an infection. This is a more serious condition than dry gangrene and is more likely to cause dangerous complications. The bacterium that most commonly causes …

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