<i>Ureaplasma urealyticum</i> osteomyelitis of the greater trochanter in a patient with multiple sclerosis using ocrelizumab

Ureaplasma urealyticum osteomyelitis of the greater trochanter in a patient with multiple sclerosis using ocrelizumab – a case report

Published:2024-06-13 Issue:3 Volume:9 Page:167-171
ISSN:2206-3552
Container-title:Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
language:en
Short-container-title:J. Bone Joint Infect.

Author:

Ruythooren Fred,Ghijselings Stijn,Depypere Melissa,Metsemakers Willem-Jan^ORCID,Henckaerts Liesbet,Noppe Nathalie,Vles Georges

Abstract

Abstract. Ocrelizumab – a monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody used in treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) – marks significant progress in treating autoimmune diseases but raises susceptibility to opportunistic infections due to hypogammaglobulinemia. A young MS patient developed osteomyelitis from persistent Ureaplasma urealyticum urethritis, which was diagnosed with specialized polymerase chain reaction and resolved with targeted antibiotics. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for managing such infections.

Publisher

Copernicus GmbH

Link

https://jbji.copernicus.org/articles/9/167/2024/jbji-9-167-2024.pdf

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