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
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
85055616579 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85055616579
STARS Citation
Gray, Sanjiv Fitz Morris and Dieudonne, Beatrice Esther, "Clostridium Sordelli Causing Malignant Edema In A Trauma Patient: A Case Report And Review Of Literature" (2018). Scopus Export 2015-2019. 7983.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2015/7983