Fatal <i>Paraclostridium sordellii</i> Infection: Post-Mortem Assessment and Review of the Literature
<i>Clostridium sordellii</i>, which has recently been reclassified as <i>Paeniclostridium sordellii</i> and subsequently as <i>Paraclostridium sordellii</i>, is a rare human pathogen linked to infections of high morbidity and mortality, often presenting as fulmina...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Pathogens |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/7/703 |
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| Summary: | <i>Clostridium sordellii</i>, which has recently been reclassified as <i>Paeniclostridium sordellii</i> and subsequently as <i>Paraclostridium sordellii</i>, is a rare human pathogen linked to infections of high morbidity and mortality, often presenting as fulminant toxic shock syndrome. Although most documented cases involve individuals with pre-existing health issues, such as immunosuppression and cancer, or those who have undergone specific gynecological procedures, there are few instances reported in otherwise healthy individuals. In this report, we present a case of fatality associated with <i>P. sordellii</i> infection in a young individual with a history of drug abuse, following post-mortem examinations. Additionally, we provide an updated review of the latest literature on this topic. |
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| ISSN: | 2076-0817 |