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*Causative agents: [[:Category:Clostridium species|''Clostridium septicum, C. novyi, C. perfringens, C. sordelli'']]
*Normally in soil
*Bacteria gain entry as spores via penetrating wounds
*Serohaemorrhagic myositis
*If only subcutis and fascia are involved - '''malignant oedema'''
*Toxaemia and septicaemia -> rapid death