[Clostridium perfringens septicemia].
We report 3 cases of Clostridium perfringens bacteremia with uterine gas gangrene. Clinical presentation included severe infectious syndrome, hemoglobinemia and hemoglobinuria, jaundice, uterine tenderness and hypertension. All 3 cases were first seen with installed renal failure. Diagnosis and modalities of therapy were reviewed. Clostridium perfringens bacteremia with uterine gas gangrene still occur in developing countries.
D000328:Adult; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000473:pathology*; D003016:Clostridium perfringens; D005260:Female; D005738:Gas Gangrene / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011645:Puerperal Infection / Q000473:pathology*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000473:pathology*; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000473:pathology*
Les septicémies à Clostridium perfringens.