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CASE REPORT
Salmonella osteomyelitis of the thoracic spine: an unusual presentation
Department of Orthopaedics, Medicine and Microbiology, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, Pontyprid, UK
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Mr S K Gupta
13 Clos Cwm Du, Pontprennau, Cardiff CF23 8LE, UK; sanjaygupta123{at}hotmail.com
A case of thoracic vertebral osteomyelitis due to Salmonella enteritidis phage type 2 in an immunocompetent patient is reported. The patient initially presented with abdominal, urinary and chest symptoms, which were followed by a large pleural effusion. The infection was successfully treated with ciprofloxacin. This is the only case of salmonella thoracic vertebral osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent patient reported in the English literature.
Keywords: thoracic osteomyelitis; salmonella; pleural effusion
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