Causative organism for gas gangrene_______________?

Correct answer: B. Clostridium welchii

  • A. Clostridium tetani
  • B. Clostridium welchii
  • C. Coli
  • D. Strep. Faecalis

Explanation

Gas gangrene is classically caused by Clostridium perfringens, formerly called Clostridium welchii. Clostridium tetani causes tetanus rather than myonecrosis.

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