Septic arthritis of the hip caused by Salmonella typhi

S. Chiu; C. S. Chiu; T. Y. Lin; C. C. Luo; T. H. Jaing

Septic arthritis of the hip caused by Salmonella typhi

S. Chiu, C. S. Chiu, T. Y. Lin, C. C. Luo, T. H. Jaing

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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 ceftriaxone along with surgical drainage was successful.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	88-90
Number of pages	3
Journal	Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
Volume	21
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - 2001
Externally published	Yes

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Septic arthritis of the hip caused by Salmonella typhi

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