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Zhi Sing Oon1, Ardilla Hanim Abdul Razak1, Mohd Shukrimi Awang1
1Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Rehabilitation, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, MYS.
Abstract:
Al-Fashdu is a well-known Islamic medicine-based alternative treatment, and it has been widely practiced with the aim of treating certain health issues in various countries. Unfortunately, this therapy can lead to certain complications, including life-threatening infections. We report a case of a 12-year-old male patient who developed a disseminated Staphylococcus aureus infection following Al-Fashdu therapy. He was treated with surgical drainage and intravenous antibiotics. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a disseminated Staphylococcus aureus infection following Al-Fashdu therapy in an adolescent patient.
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