Osteomyelitis--a case report

Abstract

Background: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection has classically been associated with institutional health care settings such as hospitals and nursing homes.

Objective: This article presents a case of community acquired MRSA infection resulting in severe osteomyelitis of the humerus, followed by a brief discussion and literature review.

Discussion: Over the past few years, more community acquired cases of MRSA have occurred. Methicillin resistant S. aureus usually infects skin and soft tissue. Occasionally, a life threatening infection occurs involving the blood, lungs, heart and bone.