Acute emphysematous cholecystitis is caused by
Correct Answer: Clostridium perfringens
Description: Emphysematous cholecystitis It is thought to begin with acute cholecystitis (calculous or acalculous), followed by ischaemia or gangrene of GB wall and infection by gas producing organisms. Causative organisms of Emphysematous Cholecystitis Anaerobes : Clostridium welchi or Cl. Perfringens Aerobes : E.coli Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1493
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