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Gonococcal osteomyelitis and Kirschner-wire infection of the hand

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Extra–genital gonococcal infection is a rare complication of sexually transmitted Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection. We report a case of gonococcal infection presenting post insertion of a Kirschner wire (K–wire) several decades after previous treatment for pelvic gonococcal infection. The diagnosis was made after removal of the hardware, with good outcome. Few cases of gonococcal osteomyelitis or prosthetic material infection are reported in the literature. The duration of antimicrobial treatment is not defined.

Source: IDCases

DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02258

Authors: Ethan MacMinn, Jeffrey J. Post

Institutions: Prince of Wales Hospital, UNSW Sydney

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: $1,370