Clostridium cadaveris bacteraemia: two cases and review

Scand J Infect Dis. 2006;38(1):59-62. doi: 10.1080/00365540500388792.

Abstract

Clostridium cadaveris is a strict anaerobic Gram-positive rod that is the most prominent bacterium during the decay of dead bodies. We present 2 rare cases of bacteraemia with C. cadaveris. The source of both infectious episodes was most probably of gastrointestinal origin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bacteremia / diagnosis
  • Bacteremia / drug therapy
  • Bacteremia / microbiology*
  • Clostridium Infections / diagnosis*
  • Clostridium Infections / drug therapy
  • Clostridium Infections / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents