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Salmonella Osteomyelitis.

S McAnearney¹, D McCall¹

¹ST1, Departments of Cardiology and General Medicine, Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, UK.

The Ulster Medical Journal

|December 16, 2015

Summary

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Salmonella osteomyelitis is rare, typically affecting those with sickle cell disease. This case highlights its occurrence in a healthy traveler, emphasizing the need to consider unusual pathogens.

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Infectious Diseases
Orthopedics
Microbiology

Background:

Salmonella infections commonly cause gastroenteritis, enteric fever, and bacteremia.
Salmonella osteomyelitis is a rare complication, primarily observed in individuals with hemoglobinopathies like sickle cell disease.
Cases in immunocompetent individuals without underlying conditions are exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

A young, otherwise healthy male presented with fever and severe back pain after recent international travel.
Diagnostic workup revealed Salmonella osteomyelitis, an unusual presentation in a patient without predisposing risk factors.
The patient's symptoms were insidious, underscoring the diagnostic challenge.

Findings:

The case demonstrates Salmonella osteomyelitis in a healthy young adult with no significant comorbidities.
This presentation deviates from the typical demographic for Salmonella osteomyelitis.
Recent foreign travel was a notable factor in the patient's history.

Implications:

Clinicians should consider Salmonella osteomyelitis in the differential diagnosis of prolonged fever and back pain in travelers.
Uncommon pathogens should be investigated in patients presenting with unusual symptoms, even without typical risk factors.
This case expands the understanding of Salmonella osteomyelitis's potential presentation in diverse patient populations.