Necrotizing infection due to Bacillus cereus mimicking gas gangrene following penetrating trauma

Archie Darbar, Ian A. Harris, Iain B. Gosbell

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    Abstract

    An 8-year-old boy presented with fulminant necrotizing infection resembling gas gangrene following penetrating trauma from a tree branch. Bacillus cereus was isolated from tissue specimens, showing that unexpected pathogens can be isolated. It is essential to submit specimens for culture, as this organism is typically resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics and metronidazole, the empiric choice for gas gangrene.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)353-355
    Number of pages3
    JournalJournal of Orthopaedic Trauma
    Volume19
    Issue number5
    Publication statusPublished - 2005

    Keywords

    • Bacillus cereus
    • gas gangrene

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