Serious Post—traumatic Infections

Abstract

Gas gangrene, tetanus and necrotizing fasciitis do not respond to antibiotic therapy alone. Only a better understanding of the present concepts of prophylaxis, diagnosis and treatment will result in improvement in the serious consequences of these infections. The most important aspect of the prophylaxis of these infections is adequate debridement. The availability of good agents for active and passive immunization against tetanus does not reduce the importance of the proper management of traumatic wounds.