Salmonella typhi rib osteomyelitis with abscess mimicking a ′cold abscess
Salmonella enterica serovar typhi (Salmonella typhi) causing typhoid fever is common in many parts of the world particularly in developing countries. Extra-intestinal manifestations such as osteomyelitis are rare in immunocompetent individuals. We report a case of Salmonella typhi osteomyelitis of a...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of global infectious diseases 2013-04, Vol.5 (2), p.80-81 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Salmonella enterica serovar typhi (Salmonella typhi) causing typhoid fever is common in many parts of the world particularly in developing countries. Extra-intestinal manifestations such as osteomyelitis are rare in immunocompetent individuals. We report a case of Salmonella typhi osteomyelitis of a rib with overlying abscess mimicking a ′cold abscess′, treatment outcomes and discuss relevant literature. |
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ISSN: | 0974-777X 0974-8245 |
DOI: | 10.4103/0974-777X.112271 |