Intravascular Hemolysis and Septicemia due to Clostridium perfringens Emphysematous Cholecystitis and Hepatic Abscesses
Joint Authors
Cochrane, Justin
Bland, Lacie
Noble, Mary
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-07-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Context.
Clostridium perfringens septicemia is often associated with translocation from the gastrointestinal or gastrourinary tract and occurs in patients who have malignancy or are immunocompromised.
Clostridium perfringens septicemia is usually fatal without early identification, source control, and antibiotics.
Case.
We present a case of a 65-year-old female with Clostridium perfringens septicemia secondary to emphysematous cholecystitis, with progression to hepatic abscesses.
Conclusion.
Septicemia secondary to Clostridium perfringens is generally fatal if not detected early.
Source control with surgery or percutaneous drainage and early antibiotic therapy is imperative.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may reduce mortality.
Clinicians caring for patients with sepsis and intravascular hemolysis must have Clostridium perfringens septicemia on their differential diagnosis with a low threshold for starting antibiotics and pursuing source of infection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cochrane, Justin& Bland, Lacie& Noble, Mary. 2015. Intravascular Hemolysis and Septicemia due to Clostridium perfringens Emphysematous Cholecystitis and Hepatic Abscesses. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058861
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cochrane, Justin…[et al.]. Intravascular Hemolysis and Septicemia due to Clostridium perfringens Emphysematous Cholecystitis and Hepatic Abscesses. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058861
American Medical Association (AMA)
Cochrane, Justin& Bland, Lacie& Noble, Mary. Intravascular Hemolysis and Septicemia due to Clostridium perfringens Emphysematous Cholecystitis and Hepatic Abscesses. Case Reports in Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058861
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058861