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Clostridium Cadaveris Bacteremia in an Immunocompromised Host
Ashley Saito1, Simon Wu1, Eric Kwoh1
1Department of Medicine VA West Los Angeles Medical Center.
Journal of Brown Hospital Medicine
|March 3, 2025
Summary
Clostridial bacteremia is a rare but serious infection. This case highlights successful treatment of polymicrobial bacteremia involving Clostridium cadaveris in an immunocompromised patient.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Clostridial bacteremia is a rare clinical condition associated with high morbidity and mortality.
- Immunocompromised patients with gastrointestinal mucosal damage are at increased risk.
- Limited literature exists on clostridial sepsis in this patient population.
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