Sepsis and gas-forming splenic abscess by Clostridium septicum in a patient with type 2 diabetes.
Imamura M., Shimomura K., Watanabe A., Negishi M., Akuzawa M., Takahashi M., Proks P., Shimomura Y.
Clostridium infections are rare but frequently associated with malignancy, and mortality approaches 100% if care is not rendered within 12 to 24 h. These infections are associated with various medical problems including diabetes mellitus. In this report, we describe a unique case of sepsis and a gas-forming splenic abscess caused by Clostridium septicum in a type 2 diabetes patient which was treatable solely with antibiotics.