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Abscess
Federal University, Department of Paediatrics publishes research in abscess
March 16th, 2008
Research findings, 'Extensive spondylodiscitis with epidural abscess causing fever and lower limbs pain in a child with sickle cell disease,' are discussed in a new report. According to recent research from Salvador, Brazil, "Spondylodiscitis is an unusual diagnosis among children and consequent abscess formation is even rarer. A 6-year-old girl with fever, hip pain, and refusal to walk was evaluated." "The neurologic examination was normal. Recurrent joint pain with cold weather, iron for anemia without improvement, and decreased intervertebral spaces raised the use of ceftriaxone, oxacillin, and external immobilization. Hemoglobin sickle cell disease, spondylodiscitis...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-03-16)
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