The agent of gas gangrene is classified as an based on its oxygen sensitivity so in addition to antibiotics and debridement, hyperbaric oxygen is commonly used in the treatment of gas gangrene. This organism can persist in the outside environment under extreme harsh conditions which include the presence of high levels of

The agent of gas gangrene is classified as an based on its oxygen sensitivity so in addition to antibiotics and debridement, hyperbaric oxygen is commonly used in the treatment of gas gangrene. This organism can persist in the outside environment under extreme harsh conditions which include the presence of high levels of

Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781111306663

Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Publisher:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Chapter9: Microbial Disease Transmission

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4UTM

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