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Wound, Physiotherapy Care
Wound, Physiotherapy Care
Wounds
z Streptococcus pyogenes
z Can result in necrotizing fasciitis or
streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Not
very common. Only about 520 cases per
year of each condition.
z More common to see cellulitis and
erysipelas after infection of a chronic
wound.
Bacterial Problems to Consider
z Clostridium tetani
z Contamination of chronic wounds by
exogenous sources is common.
z Of the 41 cases of tetanus that occurred,
a total of 16 (39%) were among persons
aged greater than or equal to 60 years.
z Make sure your patients have gotten their
tetanus vaccination.
Bacterial Problems to Consider