Clostridial cellulitis

Clostridial cellulitis, which originates in wounds, can be differentiated from infection caused by pyogenic cocci by its foul odor, its thin, discolored exudate, and the relatively quick and wide tissue destruction.

On microscopic examination, the amount of tissue necrosis is disproportionate to the number of neutrophils and Gram-positive bacteria present .

Clostridial cellulitis, which often has granulation tissue at its borders, is treatable by debridement and antibiotics.