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Characteristics of a strain of Clostridium carnis causing septicaemia in a young infant
Journal of Clinical Pathology
|November 1, 1976
Insights
Clostridium carnis, a rare bacterium, was identified in an infant with gastroenteritis. This case highlights a potential, though infrequent, association between this soil microbe and human illness.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Clinical Medicine
- Bacterial Pathogenesis
Background:
- Clostridium carnis is a rarely isolated bacterial species.
- This bacterium is occasionally found in soil environments.
Observation:
- A single isolate of Clostridium carnis was identified.
- The isolate was obtained from blood cultures of an 8-week-old boy.
- The patient presented with symptoms of gastroenteritis.
Findings:
- This case documents the isolation of Clostridium carnis from a human blood culture.
- The isolation occurred in the context of a pediatric gastroenteritis case.
Implications:
- This finding expands the known clinical relevance of Clostridium carnis.
- Further research may be warranted to understand the pathogenicity of Clostridium carnis in humans.
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare bacterial pathogens in clinical diagnostics.
Abstract:
Clostridium carnis is a species which is only rarely isolated from man or animals and is occasionally found in the soil. This paper is an account of a single isolate found in blood cultures obtained from an 8-week-old boy who was suffering from gastroenteritis.