Abstract
Clostridium sordellii is rarely associated with disease in humans. Since its first report in 1922 only a few cases of bacteraemia have been reported. This report describes two cases of C sordellii bacteraemia; the oldest and youngest patients reported to date. The first, is a previously well 81 year old woman presented with perianal infection, which was later complicated by thrombosis of the aorta, and the second is a 12 year old boy with epilepsy who presented with an ear infection. These cases are also highlighted to demonstrate the wide spectrum of presentation of sordellii bacteraemia.
Key Words: Clostridium sordellii • bacteraemia • aortic thrombosis • acute renal failure • renal cortical necrosis
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Figure 1 Perianal gangrene with cellulitis extending to involve the natal cleft and adjacent areas of buttocks. Note the linear and tear at 5 o'clock.
Figure 2 Close up showing areas of subcutaneous haemorrhage with blistering and erosions.