Nonclostridial Gas Producing Infection in the Diabetic
10.4055/jkoa.1978.13.3.483
- Author:
Ik Dong KIM
;
Soo Young LEE
;
Kwaeng Woo KWON
;
Han Gye RO
;
Zoo Chul IHIN
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Coloring Agents;
Gas Gangrene;
Lower Extremity;
Streptococcus;
Suppuration
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1978;13(3):483-487
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Gas producing infection accompanied by evidence of subcutaneous gas usually are diagnosed as clostridial gas gangrene. The occurrence of nonclostridial gas producing infection is thought to be relatively rare. Two cases of nonclostridial gas producing infection simulating clostridial gas gangrene in diabetes occurred. Gram stains of pus at the time of admission can isolate the E-coli and streptococcus, and can distinguish these two entities. Chief conplaints were swelling, pain and tenderness of right lower extremity by infection. Multiple incisions to free the tissues of gas and pus and the administration of antibiotics are the treatment of choice.
