Blastomycotic arthritis and osteomyelitis in childhood: a case series
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Purpose Blastomycosis is caused by the fungus B. dermatitidis endemic around the Great Lakes, the southeast, and the south central United States. Blastomycosis infections in children account for only 3-10% of total reported cases. Disseminated blastomycosis can cause arthritis and osteomyelitis. Juxta-articular involvement may lead to osteomyelitis. We present the first known case series of blastomycotic arthritis and osteomyelitis as presenting symptoms and asymptomatic findings in a pediatric population.
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