Bilateral sternoclavicular joint septic arthritis secondary to indwelling central venous catheter: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint is rare, comprising approximately 0.5% to 1% of all joint infections. Predisposing causes include immunocompromising diseases such as diabetes, HIV infection, renal failure and intrave...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/131 |