Vertebral augmentation-related Clostridium septicum osteomyelitis [PDF]
We present a case of vertebral osteomyelitis following multiple vertebral augmentations in a patient with an insidious presentation. Vertebral augmentation (kyphoplasty and/or vertebroplasty) is a minimally invasive procedure that has become a fairly ...
Nicholas Pavlatos, BS +6 more
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First Comparative Analysis of Clostridium septicum Genomes Provides Insights Into the Taxonomy, Species Genetic Diversity, and Virulence Related to Gas Gangrene [PDF]
Clostridium septicum is a Gram-positive, toxin-producing, and spore-forming bacterium that is recognized, together with C. perfringens, as the most important etiologic agent of progressive gas gangrene.
Prasad Thomas +12 more
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Concurrent Clostridium septicum bacteremia and colorectal adenocarcinoma with metastasis to the brain – A Case Report [PDF]
There is a known relationship between Clostridium septicum bacteremia and colorectal malignancies. C. septicum is a gram-positive, anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium that can survive the acidic colorectal tumor microenvironment, where it is thought to ...
David Chirikian +3 more
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Identification of Clostridium septicum in a tubo-ovarian abscess: A rare case and review of the literature [PDF]
Introduction. Tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) is a conglomerated mass of pelvic organs including tube, ovary, and bowel. The most commonly isolated organisms from TOAs are Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Bacteroides species. Case Report. We reported a
Yavuzcan Ali +5 more
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Clostridium septicum brain abscess. [PDF]
We present a previously well woman in her 70s who was admitted for 2 weeks of progressively worsening abdominal pain, high fever and drowsiness. She was eventually diagnosed with Clostridium septicum brain abscess, meningoencephalitis and ventriculitis.
Tan DJA, Sng ECY, Ling XW.
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Clostridium septicum chez un élan de Derby [PDF]
C. septicum est isolé en même temps qu'un streptocoque et Providencia de la moelle osseuse d'un elan de Derby. La responsabilité du Clostridium dans la mort de l'animal est discutée. Ce serait le premier cas de septicémie à C.
G. Chamoiseau
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60-year-old male with rapidly progressive pneumocephalus caused by Clostridium septicum in the setting of an occult colonic adenocarcinoma [PDF]
Background Disseminated Clostridium septicum infection is an uncommon complication associated with malignancies, particular colonic adenocarcinoma. The organism appears to preferentially colonize large masses in rare individuals and subsequently seed the
Austin J. Helmink +4 more
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Development of real-time PCR assay for quantitative detection of Clostridium septicum [PDF]
: Cellulitis is an important disease in commercial turkey farms associated with significant economic loss. Although the etiology of cellulitis is not fully elucidated, Clostridium septicum (C.
Bishnu Adhikari +4 more
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Detection and molecular characterization of Clostridium perfringens, Paeniclostridium sordellii and Clostridium septicum from lambs and goat kids with hemorrhagic abomasitis in Turkey [PDF]
Background The pathogenic Clostridia cause neurotoxic, histotoxic and enterotoxic infections in humans and animals. Several Clostridium species have been associated with abomasitis in ruminants.
Hakan Kalender +10 more
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Gas‑Forming Hepatic Metastases Due to 'Clostridium septicum' Infection: A Rare Case Documented with Sequential CT Imaging [PDF]
A rare case of hepatic gas‑forming metastases secondary to Clostridium septicum infection is described. A 78‑year‑old woman was admitted with right lower quadrant abdominal pain and deterioration. Initial imaging revealed a right‑sided colonic malignancy
Mattia’s Loverde +2 more
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