Chest wall abscess and costochondritis due to Salmonella enterica serotype Choleraesuis: a case report

ConclusionWe report a rare case of chest wall abscess with associated costochondritis due toS. enterica serotype Choleraesuis in a patient with no evidence of immunodeficiency nor history of bacteremia. Extraintestinal infections due toSalmonella without documented bacteremia have been previously reported in the literature. History of local trauma to the affected area might contribute to the seeding of infection. Diagnosis is often accomplished by clinical evaluation and culture of the affected area. Treatment often involves targeted antibiotic therapy but may require surgical intervention to achieve source control and cure.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research