Lung abscess caused by Clostridium ramosum

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.

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Published in:	Journal - Oklahoma State Medical Association Vol. 99; no. 4; p. 158
Main Authors:	Nanda, Neha, Voskuhl, Gene W
Format:	Magazine Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.04.2006
Subjects:	Adult Clostridium - pathogenicity Humans Lung Abscess - diagnosis Lung Abscess - physiopathology Male Oklahoma Oklahoma
ISSN:	0030-1876
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Summary:	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.
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ISSN:	0030-1876