Sternoclavicular septic arthritis due to haemophilus influenzae.
We have reported a case of septic sternoclavicular arthritis illustrating a rare complication of infection with a relatively common pathogen, Haemophilus influenze. Early identification of the infecting organism and appropriate antibiotic therapy are essential to prevent further morbidity from the complications of this unusual pyoarthritis.
Koroscil
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Department of Internal Medicine, Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center, Biloxi, Miss.
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D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002444:Cefuroxime / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint
D002444:Cefuroxime