Brodie abscess risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdulkerim Yassin, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
The development of brodie`s abscess could be the result of many factors such as inadequate treatment of acute osteomyelitis or antibiotic resistance.
Risk Factors
The development of brodie`s abscess could be the result of many factors such as;
- Inadequate treatment of acute osteomyelitis.
- Antibiotic resistance.
- Inoculation with less virulent organisms.
- Prior antibiotic exposure or combination of the above factors.[1]
References
- ↑ Chin J, Naito T, Hon K, Lomiguen C (2020). “Challenges in the Diagnosis of Brodie’s Abscess in Subacute Osteomyelitis”. J Orthop Case Rep. 10 (3): 1–4. doi:10.13107/jocr.2020.v10.i03.1722. PMC 8051581 Check
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