ABSTRACT
When found in humans, Clostridium sordellii is most often
associated with infections of the uterus and perineum. This organism is
highly virulent, causing tissue necrosis, leukemoid reactions, and
death. This report describes an interesting case of Clostridium
sordellii causing toxic shock syndrome post translocation through the
GI tract.
KEYWORDS: Clostridium sordelli ; infectious
disease medicine; shock, septic; leukemoid reaction