Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is a serious infection of the bone characterized by inflammation, necrosis, and new bone formation. It can result from hematogenous spread, direct inoculation from…
Enterococcus osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis, an infection of bone tissue, can be caused by various pathogens, including the Enterococcus species. While Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium are common culprits,…
Ecthyma gangrenosum
Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a rare but serious cutaneous infection, primarily associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia. First described in 1897 by Dr. Lewellys Barker, EG…
Clostridium pelvic cellulitis
Clostridium species, notably Clostridium perfringens, are anaerobic, gram-positive bacteria commonly residing in the human gastrointestinal tract. While typically harmless, these organisms can become pathogenic under…