Diabetic ketoacidosis precipitated by Staphylococcus aureus abscess and bacteremia due to acupuncture: case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Acupuncture use is increasing in the United States. Despite multiple studies, the efficacy and safety of acupuncture are poorly defined. We report a previously healthy patient who developed a thigh abscess, bacteremia, and diabetic ketoacidosis after acupuncture treatment. We review the literature on infectious complications of acupuncture.
Medical subject headings
- Abscess
- Acupuncture Therapy
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Staphylococcus aureus