Environmental (soil, water) organism as well as human/animal digestive tract.
Associated with penetrating wounds with environmental exposure.
Gas gangrene
Clostridial myonecrosis
Necrotizing fasciitis
Intra-abdominal abscess
Empyema
Fatal bacteremia with massive exotoxin-mediated hemolysis
Foodborne self-limited gastrointestinal illness
In cases of gas gangrene or necrotizing fasciitis, prompt surgical debridement is critical. Strongly consider consultation with Surgery and Infectious Diseases. Combination of penicillin and clindamycin should be considered in patients with necrotizing fasciitis or clostridial myonecrosis.
