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[Salmonella osteomyelitis in sickle cell anemia].
Der Radiologe
|October 1, 1985
Summary
Salmonella osteomyelitis, a rare bone infection, occurred in a sickle cell anemia patient. This case highlights the unusual skeletal complications of enteric salmonellosis, even in non-typical patient groups.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hematology
Background:
- Sickle cell anemia (SCA) predisposes patients to infections, particularly Salmonella.
- Osteomyelitis, a bone infection, is a known complication in SCA, but Salmonella osteomyelitis is rare.
- Enteric salmonellosis can lead to extraintestinal manifestations, including skeletal infections.