Meningoencephalitis with subdural empyema caused by toxigenic Clostridium perfringens type A

Abstract

We report a clinical case of meningoencephalitis with subdural empyema in an immunocompromised farmer caused by toxigenic Clostridium perfringens type A, which was identified by 16S RNA gene analysis of cerebrospinal fluid and subdural empyema. In immunocompromised patients, C. perfringens should be considered a potential pathogen of sepsis. Copyright © 2012, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.