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