What are the common elements of puncture wounds, crush injuries,and compound fractures that encourage the growth of Clostridiumperfringens? Explain the rationale for debridement andoxygen therapy for such injuries.

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What are the common elements of puncture wounds, crush injuries,
and compound fractures that encourage the growth of Clostridium
perfringens? Explain the rationale for debridement and
oxygen therapy for such injuries.

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Clostridium perfringens and a few other species of Clostridium cause necrotic tissue infections in wounded tissues with poor blood supply.

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