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Primary Anterior Thoracic Wall Abscess with Osteomyelitis by Salmonella paratyphi A : Case Report
Neetha S Murthy1, Rashmi P Mahale1, Krishna Karthik Mvs1
1Department of Microbiology, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (AHER), Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
Abstract:
Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi and Paratyphi have been imputed in the causation of enteric fever. Cardiovascular and extraintestinal Salmonella infections have been documented among immunocompromised individuals. Rarely these pathogens are ascribed in the causation of extraintestinal infections among immunocompetent hosts due to hematogenous seeding. We report a case of anterior chest wall abscess with osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent adult by Salmonella paratyphi A without any prior predisposing conditions or gastrointestinal symptoms. The patient underwent incision and drainage of the loculated pus and the involved costochondral junction was curetted. Medical management was guided by automated antibiotic susceptibility testing. Patient responded well to treatment and was discharged with no residual morbidities. Prompt diagnosis complements appurtenant treatment and thereby averts defunct consequential sequelae.
Insights
Salmonella paratyphi A rarely causes extraintestinal infections in healthy adults. This case highlights an anterior chest wall abscess and osteomyelitis successfully treated with prompt diagnosis and targeted antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Osteomyelitis
Background:
- Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Paratyphi typically cause enteric fever.
- Extraintestinal Salmonella infections are more common in immunocompromised individuals.
- Hematogenous seeding can lead to rare extraintestinal infections in immunocompetent hosts.
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