Silva F, Rosado MM, Simões IG, Correia BL. Septic Sternoclavicular Arthritis: An Uncommon Manifestation in the Context of Immunosuppression Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
Cureus 2023;
15:e49609. [PMID:
38161820 PMCID:
PMC10755632 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.49609]
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Abstract
This case report discusses a rare occurrence of septic arthritis in the sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) following SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced immunosuppression in a 94-year-old patient. Despite its rarity, the case underscores the importance of recognizing unusual manifestations of COVID-19, emphasizing the need for healthcare providers to consider COVID-19-induced immunosuppression in differential diagnoses. Swift diagnosis, surgical intervention, and appropriate antibiotics led to a favorable outcome, highlighting the significance of a multidisciplinary approach.
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