Where can gangrene be found?

1. Gas gangrene is caused by bacteria such as *Clostridium perfringens* that produce gas in tissues, destroying cells and causing tissue death. It usually occurs in deep wounds after trauma, surgery, or burns, especially if these wounds are contaminated with soil, dust, or feces.

2. Skin and soft tissue infections, such as cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis, and Fournier's gangrene, can also be caused by group A *Streptococcus* (GAS) or methicillin-resistant *Staphylococcus aureus* (MRSA), resulting in localized tissue destruction and necrosis.

3. Internal organs, including the lungs, intestines, and gallbladder, can also develop gangrene due to impaired blood supply or infection. For instance, intestinal gangrene can occur due to strangulated hernias, volvulus, or mesenteric ischemia.

4. Limbs, especially in individuals with peripheral vascular disease or diabetes, can be susceptible to gangrene if blood circulation is severely restricted. Critical limb ischemia can lead to tissue death in the affected limb.

5. Diabetic foot ulcers can also develop gangrene if not treated promptly and adequately. Infections and impaired healing in diabetic patients can progress to tissue necrosis and gangrene formation.

6. Fournier's gangrene, a severe infection of the external genitals and perineum, can rapidly progress to tissue death and destruction of the affected area.

It's important for individuals to seek medical attention promptly if they experience any signs or symptoms suggestive of gangrene, such as severe pain, swelling, discoloration, or tissue loss, to prevent complications and facilitate appropriate treatment.