Clostridium sordellii Toxic Shock Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Treatment modalities aimed solely at the eradication of the microbe and removal of necrotic tissue, although essential components of therapy, have proved inadequate. Future efforts should be directed toward neutralization or elimination of the circulating exotoxins responsible for the systemic shock.

Clostridium sordellii Infection of Female Genital Tract: A Rare but Fulminating Reaction

“…Fisher et al, 9 Cohen Al et al 10 have reported a fatal case after abortion with mifepristone and misoprostol. Sosolik 11 et al have reported a case of primipara developing an episiotomy infection which progressed to involve the underlying fascia and muscle. Despite early and adequate debridement of the devitalized tissue, she developed anasarca, marked leukocytosis, refractory hypotension, hypothermia, and a persistent coagulopathy, and expired on postpartum day 5.…”