title: Clostridium septicum gas gangrene following intramuscular infection from an influenza vaccine booster.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, King's College Hospital, London.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines