Osteomyelitis of the pubic symphysis due to Streptococcus anginosus. A case report.
An unusual case of osteomyelitis of the pubic symphysis in an insulin-dependent diabetic is reported. The infection occurred after the insertion of a penile prosthesis and the organism was streptococcus anginosus. Healing took place after wide excision and drainage, with penicillin given systemically.
Gil-Garay
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
Fernandez-Baillo
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Martinez-Pineiro
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D000328:Adult; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000382:microbiology; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy