CNS infection with Clostridium septicum

Authors
Dirks, C Horn, H Christensen, L Pedersen, C
Citation
C. Dirks et al., CNS infection with Clostridium septicum, SC J IN DIS, 32(3), 2000, pp. 320-322
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Immunolgy & Infectious Disease",Immunology
Journal title
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
ISSN journal
00365548 → ACNP
Volume
32
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
320 - 322
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-5548(2000)32:3<320:CIWCS>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
We present an unusual case of Clostridium septicum brain infection in a 72- yr-old woman who had no underlying malignant disease. The infection spread from a localized sit to the CNS causing gas formation. The patient died rap idly.