Abstract
We describe a case of fatal infective endocarditis due to Clostridium septicum in a patient with underlying colonic carcinoma. This is believed to be the first reported case of C. septicum endocarditis. The literature on the subject is reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Adenocarcinoma / complications
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Adenocarcinoma / microbiology
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Adenocarcinoma / surgery
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Adenoma / complications
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Adenoma / microbiology
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Adenoma / surgery
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Clostridium Infections / etiology*
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Colonic Neoplasms / complications
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Colonic Neoplasms / microbiology
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Colonic Neoplasms / surgery
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged