Genomic characterization of Terrisporobacter glycolicus from a case of monomicrobial gas gangrene

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tanvi Vashist, Shubhangi Kansal, Nitika Rana, Cherring Tandup, Kiran Bala, Neelam Taneja, Archana Angrup
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2026.101123
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Abstract

We report a rare case of monomicrobial gas gangrene of the upper limb caused solely by Terrisporobacter glycolicus, an obligate anaerobe, in a 24-year-old male with a recent traumatic (burn) injury and history of substance abuse, who developed rapid-onset swelling, pain, and skin discolouration in the left arm, ultimately requiring surgical amputation. The pathogen was confirmed by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and whole genome sequencing (WGS). This case emphasises the potential severity of anaerobic monomicrobial infections in trauma cases and underscores the importance of early recognition and surgical intervention in necrotising infections.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
61
Pages
101123–101123
Publication date
16 April 2026
Language
EN