New osteomyelitis research from C.W. Tew et al outlined
2009 AUG 4 - (NewsRx.com) -- According to a study from Singapore, Singapore, "We present the first reported case of Aspergillus vertebral osteomyelitis and epidural abscess in Singapore in a 50-year-old man with post-tuberculous bronchiectasis." "The patient presented with acute urinary retention and flaccid paraplegia. Despite surgical debridement and treatment with voriconazole, the patient developed multiorgan failure and died two weeks after presentation," wrote C.W. Tew and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment are emphasised in the hope of improving the outcome of this aggressive condition." Tew and colleagues published the results of their research in Singapore Medical Journal (Aspergillus vertebral osteomyelitis and epidural abscess. Singapore Medical Journal, 2009;50(4):E151-E154). For additional information, contact C.W. Tew, Alexandra Hospital, Dept. of General Medical, 378 Alexandra Rd., Singapore 159964, Singapore. The publisher of the Singapore Medical Journal can be contacted at: Singapore Medical Association, Level 2 Alumni Medical Centre, 2 College Rd., Singapore 169850, Singapore. Keywords: Singapore, Singapore, Abscess, Bronchiectasis, Osteomyelitis, Paralysis, Paraplegia, Urinary Retention. This article was prepared by Life Science Weekly editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Life Science Weekly via NewsRx.com.
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