Lesson of the month 1: Spontaneous septic thrombophlebitis presenting with bacteraemia
diagnosed by PET-CT scan - PMC Back to Top Skip to main content NIH NLM Logo Access …

Persistent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (PMRSAB) has recently
become a serious problem in patient care. However, it is an unusual complication of …

Septic thrombophlebitis requires both adapted antimicrobial therapy and control of the
source of the infection. The source of the infection is generally controlled through adequate …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of septic thrombophlebitis. Explain the evaluation of septic
thrombophlebitis. Outline the treatment options for septic thrombophlebitis. Describe …

Despite the availability of sophisticated medical technology, optimal patient care still
depends on a careful history and physical examination. This is demonstrated by the pursuit …

Staphylococcus aureus is the leading cause of bacteraemia and can lead to complicated
infections that may be difficult to diagnose and hence lead to higher morbidity. Failure to …

Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism are rare and life threatening
emergencies in children. We report an 11-year old female who presented with acute …

Background Septic thrombophlebitis (STP) of the lower extremities caused by foreign bodies
is rare in the clinic, and the symptoms are serious. If the correct treatment is not implemented …

A 16-year-old male patient with no risk factors for sepsis and no history of trauma presented
with fever, arm abscess, limping, and swollen ankle; over hours, he developed septic shock …

Discussion. Septic pulmonary embolism is an uncommon disorder in the pediatric
population. To date 27 children with SPE were reported in the English literature. 1-10 The …