Dorsal costo-vertebral joint as a rare localization of Staphylococcus aureus sepsis

ConclusionSeptic arthritis of costovertebral joints should be considered when a patient presents with back pain, fever and elevated inflammatory markers. The diagnosis of septic arthritis of costovertebral joints remain a challenge to clinicians. CT is important to confirm a diagnosis and guide costovertebral biopsy and culture. Early and appropriate antibiotic therapy is important for a required outcome.
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research