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Gangrene (cont.)

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Gangrene Causes

The following conditions are risk factors for the development of gangrene:

  • Injury or trauma, such as a crush injury, a severe burn, or frostbite

  • Diseases that affect the circulation of blood, such as arteriosclerosis, diabetes, smoking, or Raynaud's disease

  • Infection of wounds
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