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A Rare Case of Osteomyelitis Caused by Haemophilus Parainfluenzae

Fernando Cobo1, Gemma Jiménez1, Javier Rodríguez-Granger1

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves.

Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
|May 26, 2017
PubMed

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Haemophilus parainfluenzae rarely causes bone infections. This case details calcaneal osteomyelitis caused by H. parainfluenzae, successfully treated with surgery and antibiotics.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Orthopedics
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Haemophilus parainfluenzae is an uncommon pathogen in bone and joint infections.
  • Osteomyelitis, particularly of the calcaneus, requires prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of calcaneal osteomyelitis caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae.
  • To review previously published cases of H. parainfluenzae bone infections.

Main Methods:

  • A 23-year-old female patient presented with calcaneal pain and inflammation.
  • Computed tomography (CT) confirmed suspected osteomyelitis.
  • Bone biopsies and tissue cultures identified H. parainfluenzae.

Main Results:

  • Haemophilus parainfluenzae was successfully isolated from bone biopsies and surrounding tissue.
  • The patient underwent surgical drainage and debridement.
  • Antibiotic therapy led to the resolution of the calcaneal osteomyelitis.

Conclusions:

  • Haemophilus parainfluenzae can cause calcaneal osteomyelitis.
  • Aggressive surgical intervention combined with appropriate antibiotic treatment is effective in managing such infections.
Keywords:
Haemophilus parainfluenzaedrainage.osteomyelitispain

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