Surgery Which of the following is not true of gas gangrene? A It is caused by clostridium perfringens B Clostridium perfringens is a gram-negative spore-bearing bacillus C Gas gangrene is characterized by severe local pain, crepitus and signs of toxemia D High dose penicillin and aggressive debridement of affected tissue is the treatment of established infection 💡 Explanation Which of the following is not true of gas gangrene? ✓ Correct Answer: B. Clostridium perfringens is a gram-negative spore-bearing bacillus