title: Clostridium septicum as a cause of pericarditis and mycotic aneurysm.
abstract: Clostridium septicum is a bacterial species associated with gas gangrene in both humans and animals. Although not usually a pathogen in humans, it has been implicated in some cases of abscesses and bacteremia. We now report the first case of pericarditis with mycotic aneurysm due to C. septicum.
authors.affiliation: Hattiesburg Clinic, Mississippi 39401.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Brahan
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Kahler
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications; D000368:Aged; D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D003013:Clostridium / Q000472:pathogenicity; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*