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particularly dangerous. The wounds may be difficult to explore effectively; this applies particularly to the sole of the foot. Infections of the interstitial tissues and the lymphatic vessels are termed cellulitis and lymphangitis

particularly dangerous. The wounds may be difficult to explore effectively; this applies particularly to the sole of the foot. Infections of the interstitial tissues and the lymphatic vessels are termed cellulitis and lymphangitis

respectively. In either case, infection can spread extensively from the site

respectively. In either case, infection can spread extensively from the site

of the injury. This type of wound proves the ideal anaerobic environment

of the injury. This type of wound provides the ideal anaerobic environment

for [[Clostridium species|Clostridial organisms]] to flourish. [[Clostridium species#Clostridium tetani|''Clostridium tetani'']] is possibly the most dangerous of these.

for [[Clostridium species|Clostridial organisms]] to flourish. [[Clostridium species#Clostridium tetani|''Clostridium tetani'']] is possibly the most dangerous of these.