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Gas gangrene natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications

Complications

Coma
Delirium
Disfiguring or disabling permanent tissue damage
Jaundice with liver damage
Kidney failure
Shock
Spread of infection through the body (sepsis)
Stupor

Prognosis

Prognosis

Gas gangrene usually begins suddenly and quickly gets worse. It is often deadly.

References

References

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