Most common injury to people with gas gangrene?

Most common injury to people with gas gangrene: Deep puncture wounds, especially those contaminated with soil, manure, or saliva

Gas gangrene is a rapidly spreading bacterial infection that can cause extensive tissue damage and death. It is most commonly caused by the bacterium Clostridium perfringens, which is found in soil, manure, and saliva. Deep puncture wounds, especially those contaminated with these substances, are the most common type of injury that leads to gas gangrene.

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