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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2021; 9(17): 4357-4364
Published online Jun 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i17.4357
Published online Jun 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i17.4357
Clostridium perfringens bloodstream infection secondary to acute pancreatitis: A case report
Ming Li, Ning Li, Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300000, China
Author contributions: Li M carried out the studies, participated in collecting the data, and drafted the manuscript; Li M performed the statistical analysis and participated in its design; Li N helped to draft the manuscript; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Ming Li, MS, Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Tianjin University, No. 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin 300000, China. lm_peasant@126.com
Received: January 21, 2021
Peer-review started: January 21, 2021
First decision: February 11, 2021
Revised: March 6, 2021
Accepted: March 25, 2021
Article in press: March 25, 2021
Published online: June 16, 2021
Peer-review started: January 21, 2021
First decision: February 11, 2021
Revised: March 6, 2021
Accepted: March 25, 2021
Article in press: March 25, 2021
Published online: June 16, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) is an opportunistic pathogen. This patient had a C. perfringens infection with no underlying diabetes, malignancy, or liver cirrhosis. C. perfringens infection may be secondary to acute pancreatitis and cause quick death of the patient. Rapid recognition and aggressive early management are critical for the survival of patients with C. perfringens infection.