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Blastomycotic arthritis and osteomyelitis in childhood: a case series

Authors: Rachel R Johnson, Sheetal S Vora

Published in: Pediatric Rheumatology | Special Issue 1/2012

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Blastomycosis is caused by the fungus B. dermatitidis endemic around the Great Lakes, the southeast, and the south central United States. Blastomycosis infections in children account for only 3-10% of total reported cases. Disseminated blastomycosis can cause arthritis and osteomyelitis. Juxta-articular involvement may lead to osteomyelitis. We present the first known case series of blastomycotic arthritis and osteomyelitis as presenting symptoms and asymptomatic findings in a pediatric population. …

Title: Blastomycotic arthritis and osteomyelitis in childhood: a case series
Authors: Rachel R Johnson
Sheetal S Vora
Publication date: 01-07-2012
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Pediatric Rheumatology / Issue Special Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1546-0096
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1546-0096-10-S1-A101

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