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Acute intravascular hemolysis with minimal renal impairment in Clostridium perfringens infection
Clinical Nephrology
|October 1, 1976
Abstract:
We report here a case of post-abortal clostridium prefringens infection in which there was severe intravascular hemolysis with black urine, but only minor abnormalities of the clotting mechanism and mild renal failure. The patient recovered following supportive therapy only.
Insights
A rare case of post-abortal Clostridium perfringens infection presented with severe intravascular hemolysis and black urine. The patient recovered with supportive care, showing only mild renal failure and minor clotting issues.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Hematology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
Background:
- Clostridium perfringens is an anaerobic bacterium known to cause severe infections.
- Post-abortal infections can lead to serious complications, including sepsis and organ damage.