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Paeniclostridium sordelli toxic shock syndrome after a septic abortion – A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: in a young woman presenting 6 days after medical abortion, with a leukemoid reaction (max WBC 53,000/µL) and rapidly progressive shock due to Toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Despite initial medical management with broad-spectrum antibiotics and supportive care, she required hysterectomy for definitive source control and 29 days of hospitalization, including ECMO support for refractory shock. The hospital course was further complicated by acute kidney injury, anemia, thrombocytopenia and volume overload. A high degree of suspicion, the prompt initiation of broad-spectrum antibiotics, and timely source control are essential in preventing mortality.

Source: IDCases

DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02467

Authors: Greeshmasree Kambam, Robbert Crusio

Institutions: St. Vincent's Medical Center, Quinnipiac University

Language: English

Topic: Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,370