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To discuss the presentation and management of Salmonella osteomyelitis and septic arthritis in pediatric patients, both immunocompetent and immunocompromised.

April 18, 2026Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice

Refractory, Concurrent Salmonella Osteomyelitis, and Septic Arthritis in Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Pediatric Patients

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To discuss the presentation and management of Salmonella osteomyelitis and septic arthritis in pediatric patients, both immunocompetent and immunocompromised.
Reviewed clinical, imaging, and laboratory findings for two pediatric cases
Included a healthy 10-month-old female and a 5-year-old male with alpha thalassemia
Documented treatments including surgical intervention and prolonged antibiotic therapy
Patient 1 faced femoral head necrosis after 6 months
Patient 2 achieved full recovery after treatment
Repeated surgical debridements and IV therapy were necessary for both

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Case report reveals challenges of managing Salmonella bone infections in different pediatric patients, suggesting careful intervention is necessary.

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Mitchell et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e3211640886becb654056c https://doi.org/10.1097/ipc.0000000000001606

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Case report reveals challenges of managing Salmonella bone infections in different pediatric patients, suggesting careful intervention is necessary.

Refractory, Concurrent Salmonella Osteomyelitis, and Septic Arthritis in Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Pediatric Patients

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Refractory, Concurrent Salmonella Osteomyelitis, and Septic Arthritis in Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Pediatric Patients

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