Lung abscess caused by Clostridium ramosum

J Okla State Med Assoc. 2006 Apr;99(4):158-60.

Abstract

A 49-year-old male presented with weight loss and fever. Further evaluation revealed lung abscesses and Clostridium ramosum bacteremia. This is an unusual cause of infection. There have only been seven reports of infections caused by C. ramosum.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Clostridium / pathogenicity*
  • Humans
  • Lung Abscess / diagnosis
  • Lung Abscess / physiopathology*
  • Male
  • Oklahoma