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Arcanobacterium haemolyticum chronic osteomyelitis and bacteremia complicated by intraosseous abscess: A Case Report.

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Arcanobacterium haemolyticum is an anaerobic, gram-positive bacillus most commonly associated with non-streptococcal pharyngitis. However, it is a rare cause of systemic infection and bacteremia. In this report, we present the case of a 39-year-old man diagnosed with A. haemolyticum bacteremia secondary to chronic osteomyelitis and an intraosseous abscess.

Source: Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1476

Authors: Edward Lovering, Michelle Bahrain

Institutions: MedStar Health, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500