Clostridia (other pathogenic strains C. perfringens, C. septicum)
OVERVIEW: What every practitioner needs to know Are you sure your patient has clostridial infection? What should you expect to find? C. perfringens is most likely associated with three clinical syndromes: necrotizing or gangrenous soft tissue infections, endometritis following childbirth or abortion, and foodborne gastroenteritis. Necrotizing soft tissue infections caused by C. perfringens are also…
