Primary fusobacterium osteomyelitis and pyomyositis of the thigh in an immunocompetent young adult
An unusual case of an immunocompetent young adult with osteomyelitis and pyomyositis of his right thigh is presented. Despite the absence of typical clinical signs, a high index of suspicion and 16S RNA PCR led to an early diagnosis of Fusobacterium infection and subsequent successful multidisciplinary treatment
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Association of Surgeons of South Africa
2017
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0038-23612017000100008 |
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