Clostridium septicum: An Unusual Link to a Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed

Clostridium septicum: An Unusual Link to a Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed

Clostridium septicum is a highly virulent pathogen which is associated with colorectal malignancy, hematological malignancy, immunosuppression, diabetes mellitus and cyclical neutropenia. Presentation may include disseminated clostridial infection in the form of septicemia, gas gangrene, and mycotic...

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Main Authors: Kegan Jessamy, Fidelis O. Ojevwe, Ezinnaya Ubagharaji, Anuj Sharma, Obiajulu Anozie, Christy Ann Gilman, Sekou Rawlins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2016-09-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Clostridium septicum
Colon cancer
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/448881

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