Disseminated Staphylococcus aureus infection in an adolescent patient following a traditional phlebotomy procedure

Oon, Zhi Sing and Abdul Razak, Ardilla Hanim and Awang, Shukrimi (2023) Disseminated Staphylococcus aureus infection in an adolescent patient following a traditional phlebotomy procedure. Cureus. pp. 1-8. ISSN 2168-8184

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Abstract

Al-Fashdu is a well-known Islamic medicine-based alternative treatment, and it has been widely practiced with the aim of treating certain health issues in various countries. Unfortunately, this therapy can lead to certain complications, including life-threatening infections. We report a case of a 12-year-old male patient who developed a disseminated Staphylococcus aureus infection following Al-Fashdu therapy. He was treated with surgical drainage and intravenous antibiotics. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a disseminated Staphylococcus aureus infection following Al-Fashdu therapy in an adolescent patient.

Item Type:	Article (Case Report)
Subjects:	R Medicine > RD Surgery > RD701 Orthopedics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology & Rehabilitation Kulliyyah of Medicine
Depositing User:	Assoc. Pro Mohd Shukrimi Awang
Date Deposited:	14 Jan 2025 15:02
Last Modified:	14 Jan 2025 15:02
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/118629

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