The patient, a 31-year old female is brought in the hospital emergency room complaining of excruciating pain in her right leg, she had difficulty moving. Assessment on her lower leg indicates trauma and the skin is greenish blue. Further examination indicates a crackling sound in her lower leg. A week ago, the patient had a serious mountain biking accident and several deep cuts to her leg. The physician prescribed her with antibiotics. When she was taken to the operating room, a necrotic muscle was discovered. Tissue sample was collected and Gram-positive rods were identified. From the emergency room findings, what disease does the patient have and what bacterium is responsible for the infection? What physical conditions of growth should be used when incubating the blood culture? Since the patient has a necrotic tissue, what other possible treatment or intervention may be given aside from antibiotics? What can be done to slow down or arrest the growth of the infecting microorganisms

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Wound infections

A wound is damaged or breaks in the surface of the skin. The wound is divided into two types, they are acute wound that includes minor cuts, laceration, bites, etc, and chronic wounds that can become slow to heal including ulcers on the legs and feet. Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a wound.