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01 · ABSTRACT

Abstract

We report a case of Salmonella septic arthritis of the shoulder in an immunocompetent infant one month after COVID-19 infection. An eight-month-old infant presented with intermittent fever for two weeks. She had features of septic arthritis of the left shoulder. She was treated with arthrotomy of the shoulder. The Gram staining and culture were consistent with Salmonella. Ceftriaxone was given parenterally followed by an oral route. She recovered fully without any recurrence. Salmonella septic arthritis is a rare entity. This is the first case of Salmonella septic arthritis reported in an immunocompetent infant after COVID-19 infection.

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02 · PUBLICATION RECORD

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JournalMedical Research Archives
IssueVol 10 No 9 (2022): Vol.10 Issue 9 September 2022
SectionCase Reports
Published20 September 2022
DOI10.18103/mra.v10i9.3171
ISSN2375-1924
03 · RIGHTS & REUSE

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Authors & affiliations

DZ

Dr. Balaji Zacharia

MBBS, Dortho, MSortho, Professor, Department Of Orthopedics, Government Medical College, Manjery, Malappuram, Kerala, India

DP

Dr. Sanoj Poulose

Assistant Professor, Department Of Orthopedics, Jubilee Mission Medical College, Trichur, Kerala, India

DX

Dr. Rose Xavier

Assistant Professor, Department Of Pediatrics, Jubilee Mission Medical College, Trichur, Kerala, India

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