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Osteomyelitis Therapy
Researchers from Christian Medical College, Department of Neurological Sciences describe findings in osteomyelitis therapy
March 11th, 2008
A new study, 'Cranial melioidosis presenting as a mass lesion or osteomyelitis,' is now available. According to recent research from Vellore, India, "Melioidosis is caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei and causes multiple abscesses in different organs of the body. Cranial melioidosis, although uncommon, is sometimes confused with tuberculosis and is therefore under-recognized." "The authors report on 6 cases of cranial infections caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, presenting as mass lesions or cranial osteomyelitis, and review the literature. The authors performed a retrospective review of the records of patients with cranial melioidosis treated at their institution...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-03-11)
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