title: Wound botulism after traumatic open fracture in Italy.
abstract: Seventeen days after a traumatic open fracture, a Clostridium botulinum wound infection was diagnosed, with self-limiting symptoms. This is the first report of wound botulism in Italy and the authors discuss the possible role of aerosolized contamination of the wound prior to hospital admission.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin; Infectious Diseases, Amedeo di Savoia Hospital, Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: Francesco Giuseppe
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: De Rosa
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin; Infectious Diseases, Amedeo di Savoia Hospital, Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: Maria Laura
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Stella
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Medical Research Institute for Piemonte, Liguria and the Valle D'Aosta, Italy.
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Astegiano
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin; Infectious Diseases, Amedeo di Savoia Hospital, Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Corcione
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin; Infectious Diseases, Amedeo di Savoia Hospital, Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: Ilaria
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Motta
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Medical Research Institute for Piemonte, Liguria and the Valle D'Aosta, Italy.
authors.forename: Lucia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Decastelli
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin; Infectious Diseases, Amedeo di Savoia Hospital, Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Di Perri
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000150:complications*; D003014:Clostridium botulinum / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D013628:Talus / Q000293:injuries*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents