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What causes gangrene?

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Dr. Joseph Pfeifer answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Bacteria: Gangrene comes from an infection which invades quickly into tissue from a break in the skin or other body defenses. Not all bacteria can do this, but certain soil and gut bacteria can. Certain Strep can also behave aggressively. People with impaired immunity are more susceptible.

Answered 6/18/2014

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