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Primary sternal osteomyelitis.

J A Classen, R L Dales, R S Davies

    Southern Medical Journal
    |August 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Primary sternal osteomyelitis, a rare infection, typically affects heroin users. This report details the successful diagnosis and treatment of this condition in a young adult male.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Orthopedics
    • Medical Case Reports

    Background:

    • Primary sternal osteomyelitis is an uncommon infection of the breastbone.
    • It is most frequently observed in individuals with a history of intravenous drug use, particularly heroin addiction.