where did gangrene originate?

Answer 1

As early as 1028, when antibiotics had not yet been invented, fly maggots were commonly used to treat chronic wounds or ulcers to prevent or arrest necrotic spread, as some species of maggots consume only dead flesh, leaving nearby living tissue unaffected. This practice largely died out after the introduction of antibiotics and enzyme to the range of treatments for wounds. Recently, however, maggot therapy has regained some credibility and is sometimes employed with great efficacy in cases of chronic tissue necrosis.

Answer 2

Gangrene is any tissue necrosis due to infection or disruption of blood supply. Blood supply disruption can be from thrombosis, diabetes etc. Gangrene has been around as long as there have been animals. There was no specific origination. The treatment is antibiotics to stop bacterial involvement and debridement to remove decaying tissue. Amputation may be necessary in extreme cases. The previous answer really does not address the question. Gangrene was a serious medical event long before any treatment regimens were available.

Answer 3

Gangrene begins from microbial destruction of dead tissue, and it spreads from toxins released by the bacteria that kill surrounding tissues.

In a historical context, bacteria that live off of dead tissues originated before vertebrates existed - probably sometime in the Precambrian Era.

Answer 4

I think the correct category would be Mythology & Folklore ... Sorry I have no idea, but Im interested too.