Frequency of Location, Type of Microorganisms and Surgical Intervention in Intravenous Drug Users with Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis

Background: Infection is a major problem in intravenous drug users (IVDUs). Skeletal infections, especially osteomyelitis and septic arthritis are common causes for admitting these patients. In addition to antibiotic therapy, surgical intervention for diagnosis or treatment is often needed. The aim...

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Main Authors: Alireza Emami Naeini, Farzin Khorvash, Mohsen Meidani, Saeide Kazemi
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences 2011-03-01
Series:مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان
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Online Access:http://jims.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jims/article/view/702