Escherichia coli causing Emphysematous osteomyelitis of sternum and clavicle
Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine 2022;
8: e844
DOI: 10.32113/idtm_20224_844
Topic: Bacterial Infections
Category: Case report
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Emphysematous osteomyelitis is caused by gas forming organisms and is characterized by intraosseous gas presence. It is an extremely rare infection with significant morbidity and mortality.
CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a 58-year-old female with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, with emphysematous osteomyelitis of sternum and clavicle due to Escherichia coli.
CONCLUSIONS: Early diagnosis, prompt broad spectrum antibiotic therapy and aggressive surgical intervention are essential to improve the outcome in these cases.
CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a 58-year-old female with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, with emphysematous osteomyelitis of sternum and clavicle due to Escherichia coli.
CONCLUSIONS: Early diagnosis, prompt broad spectrum antibiotic therapy and aggressive surgical intervention are essential to improve the outcome in these cases.
To cite this article
Escherichia coli causing Emphysematous osteomyelitis of sternum and clavicle
Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine 2022;
8: e844
DOI: 10.32113/idtm_20224_844
Publication History
Submission date: 22 Feb 2022
Revised on: 22 Feb 2022
Accepted on: 11 Mar 2022
Published online: 06 Apr 2022
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