[Septic sacroiliitis]

Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 1989 Apr 29;133(17):895-9.
[Article in Dutch]

Abstract

Three patients are described with septic sacroiliitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus, two occurring spontaneously and a third following septic thrombophlebitis. The diagnosis and treatment of this rather rare disease are discussed based upon our findings and the literature data.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Arthritis, Infectious / drug therapy
  • Arthritis, Infectious / etiology*
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Sacroiliac Joint*
  • Staphylococcal Infections* / diagnosis
  • Staphylococcal Infections* / drug therapy
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Thrombophlebitis / etiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents