| Autor: |
S. Puri, A. Grover, P. Singh, K. Ohri, P. Choudhary, H. Sant |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2022 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Vol 8 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2379-4054 |
| DOI: |
10.32113/idtm_20224_844 |
| Popis: |
OBJECTIVE: Emphysematous osteomyelitis is caused by gas forming organisms and is characterized by intraosseous gas presence. It is an extremely rare infection with significant morbidity and mortality. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a 58-year-old female with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, with emphysematous osteomyelitis of sternum and clavicle due to Escherichia coli. CONCLUSIONS: Early diagnosis, prompt broad spectrum antibiotic therapy and aggressive surgical intervention are essential to improve the outcome in these cases. |
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