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The most common organism that causes the following condition is

A
Poly-microbial
B
beta haemolytic streptococci
C
Clostridium perfringes
D
Clostridium tetani
High-Yield Explanation
The above image is that of cellulitis of the leg.Cellulitis is a non-suppurative, invasive infection of tissues, which is usually related to the point of injury.Typically caused by B haemolytic streptococci, staphylococci and Clostridium perfringens. Streptococci being the commonest.Necrotising fasciitis is mostly polymicrobialGas gangrene is caused by Clostridium perfringens.Ref: Bailey and love 27th edition PG: 48

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