Abstract

Infectious aortitis is a rare but deadly condition. Few cases are reported in the literature with clostriduim bacteria, with no consensus on treatment that could change the prognosis. Immediate evaluation and treatment with antibiotics is crucial, and surgery might be needed. GI malignancy could be the source of the pathogen. This case highlights the natural course of clostridium aortitis. J Med Cases. 2013;4(10):652-653 doi: https://doi.org/10.4021/jmc1402w

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