A case of gonococcal osteomyelitis. A complication of gonococcal arthritis.
Gonococcal osteomyelitis is a rare complication of gonococcal infections since the advent of antibiotics. It is important that physicians be aware of this potential complication so that it is recognized and appropriate therapy promptly instituted.
D000293:Adolescent; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*