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Corynebacterium diphtheriae osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent child: A case report

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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.

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  1. Microbiology Unit, Jean Verdier Hospital, Avenue du 14 Juillet, F-93143, Bondy Cedex, France

    I. Poilane, P. Cruaud & A. Collignon

  2. Department of Paediatrics, Jean Verdier Hospital, Bondy Cedex, France

    M. Nathanson & J. Gaudelus

  3. Department of Surgery, Jean Verdier Hospital, Bondy Cedex, France

    F. Fawaz & T. Martin

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Poilane, I., Fawaz, F., Nathanson, M. et al. Corynebacterium diphtheriae osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent child: A case report. Eur J Pediatr 154, 381–383 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02072108

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