Two cases of sternal osteomyelitis due to Mycobacterium africanum: a casual or causal association

Publication date: Available online 20 June 2016 Source:International Journal of Mycobacteriology Author(s): Jessica Mencarini, Sara Veloci, Maria Tullia Simonetti, Antonio Carocci, Massimo Meli, Enrico Tortoli, Gian Maria Rossolini, Alessandro Bartoloni, Filippo Bartalesi The sternal localization of bone and joint tuberculosis (TB) is rare, has an insidious clinical presentation, and usually affects young adults living in endemic areas. Mycobacterium africanum causes a relevant proportion of human TB in West Africa and in migrants from endemic countries. Here, we report two cases of sternal osteomyelitis due to M. africanum in migrants.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research