Clostridium septicum gas gangrene following intramuscular infection from an influenza vaccine booster
Thomas, M.G.
British Journal of Clinical Practice 44(12): 709-710
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-0947 PMID: 2102204 Document Number: 350310
We have reported a case of C septicum gas gangrene occurring in the forearm of a patient who had an Influvac influenza booster 48 hours before admission. Despite prompt antibiotic treatment and surgical debridement, the patient became hypotensive and could not be resuscitated.
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