<unk>  (also known as clostridial myonecrosis and myonecrosis) is a bacterial infection that produces tissue<unk>  in<unk> . This deadly form of<unk>  usually is caused by Clostridium perfringens bacteria. About 1,000 cases of<unk>  are reported yearly in the United States. Myonecrosis is a condition of necrotic damage, specific to muscle tissue. It is often seen in infections with C. perfringens or any of myriad soil-borne anaerobic bacteria. Bacteria cause myonecrosis by specific exotoxins. These microorganisms are opportunistic and, in general, enter the body through significant skin breakage.<unk> us infection by soil-borne bacteria was common in the combat injuries of soldiers well into the 20th century, because of non-sterile field surgery and the basic nature of care for severe projectile wounds. Other causes of myonecrosis include envenomation by snakes of the genus Bothrops (family Viperidae), ischemic necrosis, caused by vascular blockage (e.g., diabetes type II), tumours that block or hoard blood supply, and disseminated intravascular coagulation or other thromboses.
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Necrotizing fasciitis
Fournier gangrene
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Pyoderma gangrenosum
Diabetic sock
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Toxic granulation