What Is Gangrene?
2. Wet Gangrene
There are three main types of gangrene, each of which can produce different symptoms. One of them is known as wet gangrene. As with the others, it is a very dangerous medical condition. This type happens when the patient has been infected by certain types of bacteria.
The presence of the bacteria can cause the patient’s bodily tissues to begin to break down. This will also cause the tissues to become moist, hence how the condition got its name. With wet gangrene there is a real chance of the infection spreading quickly, making it especially important to get treatment as soon as possible.
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