Salmonella spinal osteomyelitis: a case report and review of literature.
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A case of vertebral osteomyelitis is presented where initial presumptive diagnosis of tuberculous infection was made on clinico-radiological grounds but eventually turned out to be Salmonella infection upon exploration, biopsy and culture. Patient recovered completely following debridement and appropriate antibiotics (fluoro-quinolones) for a period of six weeks. Internal fixation allowed early ambulation.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Neurology India
دوره 52 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004