Clostridium septicum gas gangrene following intramuscular infection from an influenza vaccine booster.
We have reported a case of C septicum gas gangrene occurring in the forearm of a patient who had an Influvac influenza booster 48 hours before admission. Despite prompt antibiotic treatment and surgical debridement, the patient became hypotensive and could not be resuscitated.
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Department of Surgery, King's College Hospital, London.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005738:Gas Gangrene / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007117:Immunization, Secondary / Q000009:adverse effects; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D014611:Vaccination / Q000009:adverse effects*
D007252:Influenza Vaccines