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Clostridium cadaveris bacteraemia: two cases and review
Rogier P Schade1, Michiel Van Rijn, Henri J L M Timmers
1Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. r.schade@mmb.umcn.nl
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|December 13, 2005
Summary
Clostridium cadaveris, a bacterium common in decomposition, can cause rare bloodstream infections (bacteremia). These cases suggest a gastrointestinal origin for C. cadaveris bacteremia.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Bacteriology
Background:
- Clostridium cadaveris is a strict anaerobic, Gram-positive rod.
- It is recognized as a prominent bacterium during the decomposition of dead bodies.
Observation:
- This report details two uncommon cases of bacteremia involving Clostridium cadaveris.
- Both patients presented with bloodstream infections attributed to this organism.
Findings:
- The probable source for both infectious episodes was identified as gastrointestinal.
- This highlights a potential, albeit rare, clinical manifestation of C. cadaveris.
Implications:
- Understanding the potential for C. cadaveris to cause bacteremia, particularly from gastrointestinal sources, is crucial for clinical diagnosis.
- Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms and risk factors associated with C. cadaveris bacteremia in living patients.