Fusobacterium Nucleatum Osteomyelitis in 3 Previously Healthy Children: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

Overview

Journal J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc

Publisher Oxford University Press

Specialties Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics

Date 2015 Sep 26

PMID 26407282

Citations 10

Authors

Seth W Gregory

Thomas G Boyce

A Noelle Larson

Robin Patel

Mary Anne Jackson

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Abstract

Fusobacterium nucleatum is a rare cause of monomicrobial osteomyelitis in children. We describe the cases of 3 children with F. nucleatum osteomyelitis of the distal femoral epiphysis with concurrent septic arthritis and review 6 other cases reported in the literature. Our report emphasizes the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for anaerobic osteomyelitis, given its atypical presentation and the unique growth requirements of anaerobic bacteria.

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