Osteomyelitis of the pelvis due to Fusobacterium nucleatum.
Anaerobic pelvic osteomyelitis occurs rarely in children. A case of Fusobacterium nucleatum osteomyelitis of the right ilium [correction of ileum] in a child without apparent risk factors is described. This case emphasizes the value of diagnostic aspirates. Therapy with a combination of intravenous and oral clindamycin led to successful resolution of the infection.
Beauchamp
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Department of Orthopedics, British Columbia's Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC.
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D002648:Child; D005674:Fusobacterium Infections; D016967:Fusobacterium nucleatum; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000382:microbiology*