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[Clostridial surgical infection]

G Fichev, I Poromanski, M Marina

    Khirurgiia
    |January 1, 1995
    PubMed
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    This study investigated nontraumatic clostridial surgical infections in 390 patients. Results suggest an endogenous origin for these infections, impacting treatment strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology
    • Surgical Infections

    Background:

    • Nontraumatic clostridial surgical infections are gaining clinical attention.
    • Understanding the origin of these infections is crucial for effective management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the nature of nontraumatic clostridial surgical infections.
    • To determine the origin of clostridial infections, differentiating between exogenous and endogenous sources.
    • To inform antiepidemiological measures based on infection origin.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical and microbiological investigations were performed on 390 patients with microbiologically confirmed clostridial infections.
    • Patients were divided into two groups: 377 with mixed aerobic-anaerobic polyinfection and 13 with clinical gas gangrene.

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  • Comprehensive microbiological examinations were conducted to identify Clostridida species and assess infection characteristics.

    • Main Results:

    • In 377 patients, mixed aerobic-anaerobic polyinfection was documented, with 162 Clostridida species isolated from 120 patients, none suspected of gas gangrene.
    • In 13 patients presenting with clinical gas gangrene, microbiological findings were similar to the polyinfection group.
    • No cases of gas gangrene were definitively identified, despite clinical presentations.

    Conclusions:

    • The microbiological findings support an endogenous origin for nontraumatic clostridial surgical infections.
    • This assumption has significant practical implications for modifying antiepidemiological measures.
    • Recommendations are made to adjust strategies, emphasizing the endogenous nature of these infections.