| Autor: |
Jain, Deepali, Najjar, Mazen, Azher, Qazi, Bachuwa, Ghassan |
| Zdroj: |
BMJ Case Reports; Apr2013, p1-3, 3p, 2 Color Photographs |
| Abstrakt: |
Cryptococcus, an opportunistic yeast, known to afflict immune-compromised patients is often overlooked in immune-competent patients. This has led to increasing morbidity and mortality worldwide. We present a case of Cryptococcus causing sternal osteomyelitis in an immune-competent individual. Till date no case of Cryptococcus causing sternal osteomyelitis in an immune-competent patient has been reported in the English literature since 1946-2011. With the rising incidence of Cryptococcus infection it should be included among the list of infections causing osteomyelitis. Early detection and prompt treatment can decrease both morbidity and mortality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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