Nor does the DSM-5 place any arbitrary time limit on ordinary grief, in the context of bereavement â another issue widely misrepresented in the general media, and even by some clinicians.
Gas gangrene is commonly caused by infection with the bacterium Clostridium perfringens, which develops in an injury or surgical wound that's depleted of blood supply. The bacterial infection produces toxins that release gas â hence the name gas gangrene â and cause tissue death.
Fournier gangrene. Fournier gangrene is a type of necrotizing fasciitis or gangrene affecting the perineum. It commonly occurs in elderly men, but it can also occur in women and children. It is more likely to occur in diabetics, alcoholics, or those who are immune compromised.