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Calcaneal Apophysitis due to Brucellosis

Author(s) -

Salih Özgöçmen

Publication year - 2003

Publication title -

journal of tropical pediatrics

Language(s) - Uncategorized

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.464

H-Index - 51

eISSN - 1465-3664

pISSN - 0142-6338

DOI - 10.1093/tropej/49.1.55

Subject(s) - medicine , brucellosis , calcaneus , pediatrics , differential diagnosis , antibiotics , intensive care medicine , surgery , immunology , pathology , microbiology and biotechnology , biology

Brucellosis is still a major health problem in many geographical areas. Osteoarticular complications are important owing to their high prevalence. We report an unusual case of childhood brucellosis presenting with septic apophysitis of the calcaneus and abscess formation in a 12-year-old boy. The patient was successfully treated with a combination of antibiotics. The importance of early recognition of the disease and differential diagnosis is emphasized. Early recognition of infection, prolonged treatment, and long-term follow-up may improve the outcome.

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