Salmonella Osteomyelitis in Previously Healthy Children: Report of 4 Cases and Review of the Literature

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2016 Jan;35(1):116-7. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000000937.

Abstract

Salmonella osteomyelitis in children is an uncommon condition, typically associated with hemoglobinopathies or other underlying disorders. Only few cases have been reported in children without predisposing factors. We describe 4 cases of Salmonella osteomyelitis in otherwise healthy children. Since treatment duration is expected to be prolonged, the practice of direct inoculation of aspirates into blood culture bottles appears to be essential for diagnosis and targeted therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drainage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis
  • Osteomyelitis / drug therapy
  • Osteomyelitis / microbiology*
  • Salmonella / classification*
  • Salmonella Infections / diagnosis
  • Salmonella Infections / drug therapy
  • Salmonella Infections / microbiology*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents