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Massive haemolysis, gas-forming liver abscess and sepsis due to Clostridium perfringens bacteraemia.
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BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2016 Nov 25; Vol. 2016. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Nov 25. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Clostridial soft tissue infections are infrequent, but can be life-threatening when associated with certain underlying conditions, such as immunosuppression or malignancy. When bacteraemia occurs, it can be accompanied by haemolysis. Only surgical removal of the focus of infection and early onset of antibiotic therapy can prevent a very poor outcome. We describe the case of a man aged 65 years who presented with sepsis, haemolysis and rapid worsening. The identification of a gas-forming liver abscess, the early percutaneous drainage and the prompt initiation of antibiotic treatment were the key factors in the outcome of this patient.<br />Competing Interests: Conflicts of Interest: None declared.<br /> (2016 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.)
- Subjects :
- Aged
Bacteremia microbiology
Clostridium Infections microbiology
Hemolysis
Humans
Male
Soft Tissue Infections microbiology
Bacteremia complications
Clostridium Infections complications
Clostridium perfringens
Liver Abscess microbiology
Sepsis microbiology
Soft Tissue Infections complications
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1757-790X
- Volume :
- 2016
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMJ case reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27888224
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2016-218014