Clostridium sordellii Toxic Shock Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Background: Since the 1980s, there have been isolated reports of a toxic shock syndrome associated with Clostridium sordellii necrotizing subcutaneous infections during the puerperium. Relatively localized fascial and muscle necrosis is noted at the surgical incision sites. However, circulating toxi...

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Main Authors: Randy C. Sosolik, Beverley A. Savage, Luis Vaccarello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1996-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1064744996000087