North Texas Research Forum 2026
An Unusual Source of a Lethal Pathogen: Paeniclostridium sordellii Bacteremia in Acute Cholecystitis
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Division
North Texas
Hospital
Medical City Arlington
Specialty
Internal Medicine
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2026
Keywords
Paeniclostridiu sordellii, infections, acute cholecystitis
Disciplines
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses | Digestive System Diseases | Internal Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
Paeniclostridium sordellii is a spore-forming, gram-positive, anaerobic bacilli known for its highly virulent toxin production, often leading to fulminant sepsis and shock. It is most commonly associated with gynecologic infections and necrotizing soft tissue infections associated with intravenous drug use. However, reports of P. sordellii bacteremia in the setting of gall bladder infections are quite rare. This case report highlights an unusual presentation of P. sordellii infection with bloodstream infection originating from acute cholecystitis, demonstrating a non-fulminant clinical course and successful treatment with ceftriaxone.
Original Publisher
HCA Healthcare Graduate Medical Education
Recommended Citation
Garcia, Myrna; Algarin, Leena; Abitoye, Olutoyin; and Gnanaprakasam, Rachel, "An Unusual Source of a Lethal Pathogen: Paeniclostridium sordellii Bacteremia in Acute Cholecystitis" (2026). North Texas Research Forum 2026. 11.
https://scholarlycommons.hcahealthcare.com/northtexas2026/11
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