Cervical osteomyelitis caused by Burkholderia cepacia after rhinoplasty
Burkholderia cepacia, previously known as Pseudomonas cepacia, has been implicated in vertebral osteomyelitis in patients who are intravenous drug abusers. We report a case of acute vertebral osteomyelitis in a non-intravenous drug user, following an elective rhinoplasty.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
2008-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Infection in Developing Countries |
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| Online Access: | http://www.oloep.org/jidc/content.asp?id=1230 |
| Summary: | Burkholderia cepacia, previously known as Pseudomonas cepacia, has been implicated in vertebral osteomyelitis in patients who are intravenous drug abusers. We report a case of acute vertebral osteomyelitis in a non-intravenous drug user, following an elective rhinoplasty. |
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| ISSN: | 1972-2680 |