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M G Jayakrishna1, Nanditha Ananthakrishnan1, Asha Jyothi Penugonda2
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, CMC, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
|June 18, 2026
Summary
A rare pediatric gas gangrene case caused by Clostridium septicum after an injection required intensive care and surgery. A novel negative pressure wound therapy system aided recovery, leading to full healing.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Wound Management
- Microbiology
Background:
- Gas gangrene is a severe, rapidly progressing soft tissue infection.
- Clostridium septicum is an uncommon but potent cause of gas gangrene, often associated with gastrointestinal pathology or trauma.
- Post-injection Clostridium septicum infections in children are exceptionally rare and life-threatening.
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