Gas gangrene-like infection with Bacillus cereus in a lymphoma patient.
A patient with a diffuse histiocytic lymphoma developed an infection caused by Bacillus cereus during a period of induced granulocytopenia. A fulminant process resembling gas gangrene developed shortly after the accidental penetration by a small piece of metal into his right hand. Incision and drainage as well as antimicrobial therapy did not prevent the loss of the third, fourth and fifth fingers; however, localization and subsequent control of the infection was achieved concomitant with bone marrow recovery.
D000328:Adult; D001409:Bacillus cereus; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005738:Gas Gangrene; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008034:Lincomycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016403:Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male
D008034:Lincomycin