Abstract
Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) are increasing in incidence and severity. Leukemoid reaction is rarely seen with CDI, and indicates severe disease with grave prognosis. We present an elderly female who developed leukemoid reaction in response to CDI. The patient died despite early antibiotic therapy with surgical evaluation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 158-160 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Anaerobe |
Volume | 34 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Clostridium difficile
- Leukemoid reaction
- Toxic megacolon
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases