Fatal Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infection Caused by Clostridium tetani in an Injecting Drug User: A Case Report

Author
Cardinal, P.R.
Henry, S.M.
Joshi, M.G.
Lauerman, M.H.
Park, H.S.
Date
2020
Journal
Surgical Infections
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert Inc.
Type
Article

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https://doi.org/10.1089/sur.2019.244
Abstract
The aim of this brief report is to raise awareness of necrotizing soft-tissue infections caused by Clostridium tetani in intravenous drug users, highlight the potentially unique dangers of this infection in this specific patient population, and outline the course of treatment currently considered the standard of care.
Keyword
Clostridium tetani
injecting drug abuse
necrotizing fasciitis
necrotizing soft-tissue infection
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