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Septic shock due to Clostridium botulinum: a case report
1Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, Michelangelolaan 2, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Pim.Zomer@catharinaziekenhuis.nl.
Journal of Medical Case Reports
|September 7, 2023
Summary
This report details a rare fatal case of septic shock caused by Clostridium botulinum infection, presenting as septic arthritis without typical botulism symptoms. The patient experienced severe septic shock and multiorgan failure, leading to a fatal outcome despite medical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Case Studies
Background:
- Clostridium botulinum is an anaerobic, Gram-positive bacterium known for producing deadly botulinum neurotoxin.
- Botulism, a disease caused by botulinum toxin, typically results in flaccid paralysis and is fatal if untreated.
- This study presents an atypical clinical presentation of Clostridium botulinum infection.
Keywords:
BotulismCase reportClostridium botulinumGram-positive bacteriaInfectious diseaseSeptic shockMore Related Videos
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