[Abstract] [PDF] [HTML] [Linked
References]
International Journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology, ISSN 2277-2812 E-ISSN: 2249-8109
Volume 10, Issue 3, April 2014 pp 436-437
Research Article
Botryomycosis Due to Staphylococcus Aureus – A Case Report
Monika Srivastava1, Vishvesh P. Bansal2, Harish S. Ghogare2, J. K. Mishra3
1Senior Resident, 2Associate Professor, 3Assistant Lecturer
Department of Microbiology, MGM Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Academic Editor : Dr. Aher K.R.
Botryomycosis is a rare granulomatous disease. We report a patient with multiple discharging sinuses and oedema on the back following trauma. Microbiological examination revealed Staphylococcus aureus as the causative agent. The patient responded to antibiotic co-trimoxazole.
|