Pubic osteomyelitis due to anaerobic bacteria
F. H. Jenkins, M. J. Raff, L. D. Florman, T. G. Day and W. C. Templeton 3rd
Osteomyelitis of the pubic bone due to anaerobic bacteria has been reported
infrequently, although an entity known as "sterile" osteitis pubis is
common to the literature. We have described two cases of pubic
osteomyelitis due to anaerobic bacteria, discussed two previously reported
cases, and suggested that most cases of what has previously been termed
sterile osteitis pubis may actually have been due to anaerobic bacteria
that were not isolated because of deficiencies in collection, transport,
and culture of clinical specimens. Included are the pathogenesis and an
approach to the treatment of this entity.
