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J Glob Infect Dis
; 5(2): 80-1, 2013 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23853436
ABSTRACT
Salmonella enterica serovar typhi (Salmonella typhi) causing typhoid fever is common in many parts of the world particularly in developing countries. Extra-intestinal manifestations such as osteomyelitis are rare in immunocompetent individuals. We report a case of Salmonella typhi osteomyelitis of a rib with overlying abscess mimicking a 'cold abscess', treatment outcomes and discuss relevant literature.