Skin and Skin Structure Clostridium Infections

Clostridium species are anaerobic, spore-forming, gram-positive bacilli found ubiquitously in soil, the gastrointestinal tract, and human skin. Certain species, particularly Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium septicum, and

Gas Gangrene Caused by Clostridium perfringens

Gas gangrene, also known as clostridial myonecrosis, is a severe and potentially fatal bacterial infection primarily caused by Clostridium perfringens. This anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium rapidly

Clostridium pelvic cellulitis

Clostridium species, notably Clostridium perfringens, are anaerobic, gram-positive bacteria commonly residing in the human gastrointestinal tract. While typically harmless, these organisms can become pathogenic under