Fusobacterium nucleatum osteomyelitis in 3 previously healthy children: A case series and review of the literature

Seth W. Gregory; Thomas G. Boyce; A. Noelle Larson; Robin Patel; Mary Anne Jackson

doi:10.1093/jpids/piv052

Fusobacterium nucleatum osteomyelitis in 3 previously healthy children: A case series and review of the literature

Seth W. Gregory, Thomas G. Boyce, A. Noelle Larson, Robin Patel, Mary Anne Jackson

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Fusobacterium nucleatum is a rare cause of monomicrobial osteomyelitis in children. We describe the cases of 3 children with F. nucleatum osteomyelitis of the distal femoral epiphysis with concurrent septic arthritis and review6 other cases reported in the literature. Our report emphasizes the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for anaerobic osteomyelitis, given its atypical presentation and the unique growth requirements of anaerobic bacteria.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e155-e159
Journal	Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
Volume	4
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/jpids/piv052
State	Published - 2015

Keywords

Anaerobic osteomyelitis
Epiphyseal lesion
Pediatric

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Infectious Diseases

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