Clostridium septicum Sepsis and Colon Carcinoma: Report of 4 Cases
An association exists between colon carcinoma and Clostridium septicum infection, especially bacteremia. We reviewed retrospectively all positive blood cultures for this organism at a 300-bed general hospital over 4 years. Four of 15 cases were associated with concurrent colon carcinoma. C. septicum...
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Main Authors: | Eric Mao, Aine Clements, Edward Feller |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2011-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/248453 |
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