Salmonella osteomyelitis of the thoracic spine: an unusual presentation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of thoracic vertebral osteomyelitis due to Salmonella enteritidis phage type 2 in an immunocompetent patient is reported. The patient initially presented with abdominal, urinary and chest symptoms, which were followed by a large pleural effusion. The infection was successfully treated with ciprofloxacin. This is the only case of salmonella thoracic vertebral osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent patient reported in the English literature.
Medical subject headings
- Osteomyelitis
- Salmonella Infections
- Spinal Diseases