2010/04/27 by Reva Matta, Reva F. Matta, Marie-Joelle El Hajje +6
Medicine · #Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus #Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management #Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
paper · doi:10.1097/inf.0b013e3181e0c928
openalex publication_date 2010/04/27 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
Primary sternal osteomyelitis is a rare disease in children caused mainly by Staphylococcus aureus. We describe 2 cases resulting from Streptococcus pneumonia and Candida albicans. On the basis of these cases and other documented case reports, we discuss the pathogens, clinical course, and pathophysiology and suggest a management protocol based on early debridement to initiate appropriate antibiotic therapy and shorten hospitalization.