Diskitis in infancy
Joint Authors
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 7, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2000), pp.74-75, 2 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2000-06-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
An eleven-month-old male infant with diskitis was diagnosed through clinical, neurological, laboratory, and radiological evaluation.
The clinical signs were : irritability, abdominal or hip pain and refusal to sit.
Narrowing of the disc space was found radiographically and by magnetic resonance imaging fMRIJ.
Blood culture was positive for Staphylococcus aureus.
Treatment consisted of intravenous antibiotics, immobilization of the spine, and bed rest.
It is concluded that it is important to be aware of this condition in order to treat it as early as possible.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Marji, Samir& al-Suwayti, Talib. 2000. Diskitis in infancy. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 7, no. 1, pp.74-75.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Marji, Samir& al-Suwayti, Talib. Diskitis in infancy. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 7, no. 1 (Jun. 2000), pp.74-75.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-133061
American Medical Association (AMA)
Marji, Samir& al-Suwayti, Talib. Diskitis in infancy. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2000. Vol. 7, no. 1, pp.74-75.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-133061
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 75
Record ID
BIM-133061