Clostridium Sordelli Causing Malignant Edema In A Trauma Patient: A Case Report And Review Of Literature

Keywords

Clostridium; Malignant edema; Sordelli

Abstract

Clostridium sordelli infection is a rare but potentially lethal infection associated with abortions, injury, contaminated wounds, and illicit drug use. It causes a recognizable syndrome with marked leukocytosis. Rapid diagnosis and aggressive sepsis management is required for optimal outcome. We report a case in a trauma patient with delayed presentation after sustaining facial trauma with soil contamination. The critical care management is summarized and a review of the literature.

Publication Date

1-1-2018

Publication Title

Pan African Medical Journal

Volume

30

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2018.30.118.14156

Socpus ID

85055616579 (Scopus)

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https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85055616579

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