What Researchers Did
Researchers described a case of recurrent crepitant cellulitis caused by Clostridium perfringens in a 13-year-old boy.
What They Found
They found that a previously healthy 13-year-old boy developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema of the lower limb after a penetrating knee injury, from which Clostridium perfringens was isolated. Despite surgical debridement and appropriate antibiotics, the emphysema recurred, requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment.
Canadian Relevance
This study does not have a direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings of this study are not generalizable to a broader patient population.