What Is Gas Gangrene?
5. How Is Gas Gangrene Diagnosed?
If a person develops the early-stage symptoms of gas gangrene, such as pain at the site of a wound and fluid buildup, it is imperative that he or she sees a doctor right away for diagnosis and treatment. A doctor will perform a physical examination and take a culture from the wound’s fluids. Exploratory surgery may be necessary to get a tissue sample.
In most cases, a physical exam is all that is necessary to diagnose gas gangrene. However, to confirm the presence of clostridia, a doctor may order X-rays, a CT scan or an MRI to check for dead muscle tissues. He or she may also send the fluids from the wounds to a lab for further testing.
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