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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