title: Haemophilus aphrophilus sternal osteomyelitis.
abstract: We have described a unique case of Haemophilus aphrophilus sternal osteomyelitis, with two separate infections seven years apart. Historical data suggest dental abscesses and trauma, with hematogenous seeding, as the cause. The patient responded well to surgical debridement and penicillin therapy after dental extractions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven, Conn.
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Berenson
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Mangi
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003646:Debridement; D005260:Female; D006190:Haemophilus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006192:Haemophilus Infections; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012008:Recurrence; D013249:Sternum
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins