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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1996-01-01
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Series: | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1064744996000087 |
Summary: | 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
toxins produce marked edema, resulting in shock and cardiovascular collapse. Despite aggressive
surgical and supportive therapy, all postpartum cases thus far have been fatal. |
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ISSN: | 1064-7449 1098-0997 |