title: Lung abscess and osteomyelitis of rib due to Yersinia enterocolitica.
abstract: The first reported case of infection of the lung and bone with Yersinia enterocolitica is described. This organism has only recently been known to infect humans. Although a wide spectrum of diseases has been described, all have appeared to be relatively benign; however, in our case a rapid necrotizing process occurred. Therefore, the aggressive nature of this organism outside its usual surroundings, eg, the gastrointestinal tract, is worth noting.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008169:Lung Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012272:Ribs / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015007:Yersinia