Gangrene: Gangrene describes death of body tissue due to reduced blood flow (dry gangrene), infection (wet gangrene), or the bacteria Clostridia (gas gangrene). Symptoms include
- skin discoloration,
- fever,
- pain,
- swelling,
- foul odor,
- numbness,
- discharge,
- rapid breathing, and
- rapid heart rate.
Antibiotics and surgery are effective treatments for gangrene.
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