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"The microbiology of CRST is similar with the microbiology of CRBSI, but Clostridium perfringens that causes gas gangrene is a rare pathogen of CRBSI and CRST" Miyamura et al (2024).
Catheter-related gas-forming suppurative thrombophlebitis

Abstract:

Catheter-related suppurative thrombophlebitis (CRST) is a complication of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI). The microbiology of CRST is similar with the microbiology of CRBSI, but Clostridium perfringens that causes gas gangrene is a rare pathogen of CRBSI and CRST. We present a case of catheter-related gas-forming suppurative thrombophlebitis due to Clostridium perfringens infection. Gas-forming thrombus around the catheter can be useful findings for the early diagnosis of catheter-related clostridial thrombophlebitis.

Reference:

Miyamura Y, Shimazaki T, Okada K. Catheter-related gas-forming suppurative thrombophlebitis. Int J Emerg Med. 2024 Mar 4;17(1):33. doi: 10.1186/s12245-024-00602-8. PMID: 38433183; PMCID: PMC10910773.