Putrification

PUTRIFICATION

  • Last stage of the resolution of the body.
  • It is absolute and sure sign of death.
  • Begins after 6-36 hrs.
  • Due to aerobic and anaerobic bacteria present in body.
  • Clostridium welchii – Proteolytic, sacchrolytic and lipolytic enzyme.
  • Lecithinase – RBC (dissolves RBC) – PM Haemolysis
  • Quick putrification occurs in
    • Increase temperature
    • Air/ Moisture
    • Young animal
    • Fatty animal
    • Due to poisoning, arsenic etc.
    • Summer months.

Order of putrification

  • Stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, brain, heart, lungs, kidney, diaphragm, blood vessels, and uterus.
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