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 |
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| Pages (from-to) | 88-90 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Annals of Tropical Paediatrics |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health