What is gas gangrene? Gas gangrene is a medical condition resulting from the death of body tissues due to the lack of sufficient oxygen and blood supply to the tissues.   It is a clinical condition affecting the parts such as fingers and toes. However, it can seriously affect the internal organs such as intestines, gall bladder, etc, too. Why is it called gas gangrene?  Gas gangrene is a bacterial infection that attacks the injured part all of a sudden. These bacteria produce toxins that release a foul-smelling gas that causes tissue-death along with formation of bubbles and blisters on the affected area.   So, it is called a gas gangrene infection. What are the causes of gas gangrene? The bacteria Clostridium Perfringens are mainly responsible for causing gas gangrene. Various strains and species of Clostridia are known to attack the blood-deficient parts of the body ultimately causing tissue death. Bacteria may start invading the tissues suddenly post-injury...