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Ukrainian Medics Warn of Gas Gangrene Resurgence Amid War

11/11/2025

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Ukrainian medics report a resurgence of gas gangrene, a severe infection linked to World War I.
Doctors say modern trench warfare and evacuation delays worsen infections by delaying frontline care.
Patients remain in underground shelters longer, with unprecedented injury complications due to slow evacuations.
Ongoing drone attacks render medical evacuations more dangerous and delay timely treatment.

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Ukrainian medics report a resurgence of gas gangrene, a severe infection linked to World War I.
Doctors say modern trench warfare and evacuation delays worsen infections by delaying frontline care.
Patients remain in underground shelters longer, with unprecedented injury complications due to slow evacuations.
Ongoing drone attacks render medical evacuations more dangerous and delay timely treatment.