Introduction. Tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) is a conglomerated mass of pelvic
organs including tube, ovary, and bowel. The most commonly isolated
organisms from TOAs are Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Bacteroides species.
Case Report. We reported a case of Clostridium septicum (C. septicum)
infection from a ruptured TOA with atypical clinical features. Culture of
intra-abdominal free fluid obtained during surgery yielded C. septicum.
VITEK II (bioMérieux, France) automated system was used for advanced
identification of the bacteria. Parenteral clindamycin in combination with
an aminoglycoside was used. The patient was discharged 19 days after the
surgery and was clinically asymptomatic 6 months after the surgery.
Conclusion. The differential diagnosis of TOA caused by C. septicum can be
difficult, due to the lack of the symptoms. Tissues infected with C.
septicum can become necrotic. A combination of early, adequate antibiotic
therapy and surgery is the key point of the treatment
