A case of neonatal osteomyelitis | Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences 2021

Author(s)

Kalathil Gopalakrishna Pillai Gopikrishnan Department of Paediatrics, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai; Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Kalaivanan Naveen Chandher Department of Paediatrics, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai

Selvakumar Jagadeeswari Department of Paediatrics, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai; Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis of neonatal origin is very rare in clinical studies. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to decrease the morbidity. The aim is to provide a reference case for medical practitioners for early diagnosis and treatment of cases like this with symptoms, signs, blood investigations, radiological studies and blood culture outcomes. There have not been any adverse sequelae after effective antibiotic therapy. Timely diagnosis and management of neonatal osteomyelitis are of significant importance.

Publication Details

Page(s) 123-124

DOI 10.46903/gjms/19.03.1032

Published Journal: Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 19, Issue: 3, Year: 2021

Keywords

Children Incidence Mortality Morbidity osteomyelitis Neonatal Osteomyelitis Hematogenous Osteomyelitis

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