Haemophilus aphrophilus: a rare pathogen in vertebral osteomyelitis.
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چکیده
A case of vertebral osteomyelitis due to Haemophilus aphrophilus is presented. We review the clinical and bacteriological findings and emphasise the need for careful bacteriological investigation. To the best of our knowledge this is the second reported case of vertebral osteomyelitis caused by this rarely recognised pathogen.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 46 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1987