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Anaerobic spore forming gram positive bacilli, box-car shaped.
Environmental (soil, water) organism as well as human/animal digestive tract.
Associated with penetrating wounds with environmental exposure.
Contact precautions while draining wound present.
Surgical debridement of devitalized tissue crucial.
IVIG and hyperbaric oxygen may be considered but lack of rigorous studies to support routine use.