ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
;
Osteomyelitis
;
Toxin
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Septic osteomyelitis of the hip in a previously healthy child is described. A weakly toxigenicCorynebacterium diphtheriae strain was isolated from the bone aspirate. The results of the treatment were rapidly satisfactory, after surgical drainage and antibiotic therapy with pristinamycin. Conclusion This case report shows thatC. diphtheriae has not disappeared in the developed world and can be responsible of systemic infections.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02072108
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