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Synergistic Gangrene: From 1 Different Sources

gangrene of tissues produced by different bacteria acting together, usually a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic organisms. Particular forms are Meleney’s gangrene (of the abdominal wall) and Fournier’s gangrene (of the scrotal area). Synergistic gangrene has a pronounced tendency to spread along fascial planes, causing *necrotizing fasciitis.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Gangrene

Necrosis and putrefaction of tissue due to lack of blood supply... gangrene

Gas Gangrene

See GANGRENE.... gas gangrene

Fournier’s Gangrene

a rare but potentially life-threatening infection of the scrotum that can rapidly spread to involve the perineum, penis, and anterior abdominal wall. [J. A. Fournier (19th century), French venereologist]... fournier’s gangrene

Pre-gangrene

n. the penultimate stage of vascular insufficiency before *gangrene sets in; the term is usually applied to *ischaemia of the lower limb.... pre-gangrene

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