An unusual case of Clostridium tetani bacteraemia likely arising from a skin and soft tissue infection
Abstract
Clostridium tetani, the causative organism of tetanus, is unusual in developed countries including Singapore and to our knowledge, only three known cases of Clostridium tetani bacteraemia have been reported worldwide. This case report describes a case of Clostridium tetani bacteraemia in a Singaporean patient without clinical manifestations of tetanus, likely arising from a sacral sore, highlighting the need for early recognition and targeted antimicrobial treatment for the condition and its complications.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
Diphtheria
Corynebacterium
and Tetanus
Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Access Microbiology
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 8
- Publication date
- 1 August 2026
- Language
- EN