Clostridium septicum infection produces rapidly spreading tissue necrosis, often, but not exclusively, associated with trauma or large bowel malignancy. We present a unique case of atraumatic infection Leading to multifocal metastatic spread in a neutropenic patient, emphasising the devastating potential of this disease. (C) 2004 The British Association of Plastic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Chirikian, David
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