Septic arthritis of the hip caused by Salmonella typhi

Authors
Chiu, S Chiu, CH Lin, TY Luo, CC Jaing, TH
Citation
S. Chiu et al., Septic arthritis of the hip caused by Salmonella typhi, ANN TROP PA, 21(1), 2001, pp. 88-90
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
ANNALS OF TROPICAL PAEDIATRICS
ISSN journal
02724936 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
88 - 90
Database
ISI
SICI code
0272-4936(200103)21:1<88:SAOTHC>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
We describe septic arthritis of the hip in a child with typhoid fever. The aetiological diagnosis was confirmed by a positive Widal test as well as by isolation of Salmonella typhi from joint aspirate. Treatment with ceftriax one along with surgical drainage was successful.