Tissue necrosis caused by Clostridium perfringens may be distinguished from necrotizing fasciitis in what way?

A) emission of foul-smelling gases from the damaged tissue
B) presence of Gram-positive, endospore forming bacilli in the affected area
C) emission of foul-smelling gases from the damaged tissue and presence of Gram-positive, catalase-negative cocci in the affected area
D) presence of Gram-positive, catalase-negative cocci in the affected area
E) presence of Gram-positive, endospore forming bacilli in the affected area and emission of foul-smelling gases from the damaged tissue


Answer: E

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