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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D.

## Overview

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Gas gangrene can be prevented by always monitoring the blood glucose levels and maintaining them within the normal range, and regular foot inspection, especially in those patients with diabetes. Post-exposure prophylaxis may be needed by immunocompromised individuals if they were in close contact with patients with necrotizing infection due to Group A streptococcus. [1] Droplet and contact precautions are warranted to these susceptible individuals. [2]

## Primary Prevention

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* Gas gangrene can be prevented by always monitoring the blood glucose levels and maintaining them within the normal range, and regular foot inspection, especially in those patients with diabetes.
* Post-exposure prophylaxis may be needed by immunocompromised individuals if they were in close contact with patients with necrotizing infection due to Group A streptococcus. [1]
* Droplet and contact precautions are warranted to these susceptible individuals. [2]

## References

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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Luzhnikov EA, Ananchenko VG, Bokarev IM, Akhtomova LV, Bochkarnikova OV (1976). "[Role of hemostasis in the development and prevention of pneumonia in patients with acute poisoning]". Sov Med (9): 146–8. PMID 0996606.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Siegel JD, Rhinehart E, Jackson M, Chiarello L, Health Care Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (2007). "2007 Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Health Care Settings". Am J Infect Control. 35 (10 Suppl 2): S65–164. doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2007.10.007. PMC 7119119 Check `|pmc=` value (help). PMID 18068815.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)