Case report on Clostridium perfringens-induced gas gangrene following an intramuscular injection: A stark reminder of injection-associated risks
Early recognition, immediate surgical intervention, and multidisciplinary management remain critical for survival. Improved awareness of sterile injection practices and diagnostic vigilance can help prevent and detect such rare but devastating infections.
Authors
- Muhammad Usman Khalid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8900-546X)
- Urooj Fatima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7635-1601)
- Ahmad Fahmi Harun Ismail
- Muhammad Shair Ismail
Institutions
- King Edward Medical University (PK)
- Punjab Medical College (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-03-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111236
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88