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Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports 1/2012

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Spontaneous tibiotalar arthrodesis as a complication of acute tibial osteomyelitis due to Panton-Valentine leukocidin-producing Staphylococcus aureus: a case report

Authors: Dimitri Ceroni, Rebecca Anderson de la Llana, Tristan Zand, Léopold Lamah, Denis Dominguez, Geraldo De Coulon, Victor Dubois-Ferrière

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Introduction

Strains of Panton-Valentine leukocidin-producing Staphylococcus aureus producing a new pattern of disease have emerged worldwide. Infection with these bacteria typically presents as a life-threatening infection of soft tissues and bones, and may cause potentially devastating consequences.

Case presentation

We report a case of osteoarticular infection caused by Panton-Valentine leukocidin-producing Staphylococcus aureus. A 12-year-old Caucasian girl presented with acute osteomyelitis of the tibia associated with toxic shock syndrome, which was complicated by an unexpected spontaneous ankle arthrodesis.

Conclusions

Osteoarticular infections due to Panton-Valentine leukocidin-producing Staphylococcus aureus appear to be severe, and are characterized by their tendency to evolve towards serious complications. This case highlights the need for early and aggressive surgical procedures in conjunction with appropriate antimicrobial therapy and regular long-term follow-up.
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Metadata
Title
Spontaneous tibiotalar arthrodesis as a complication of acute tibial osteomyelitis due to Panton-Valentine leukocidin-producing Staphylococcus aureus: a case report
Authors
Dimitri Ceroni
Rebecca Anderson de la Llana
Tristan Zand
Léopold Lamah
Denis Dominguez
Geraldo De Coulon
Victor Dubois-Ferrière
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-6-202

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