Isolated osteomyelitis of fibula following contact with Urtica dioica
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract: Bichu Ghaas or Stingiung Nettle ( Botanical name - Urtica dioica ) is a perennial plant found in Himalayan region with average of 2500-3000 meter above sea level . This plant has prickly needle like structure called trichomes all over the leaves and the stem and it causes itching , swelling and urticaria over the contacted body part . It is painful experience owing to the fact that the plant has got allergenic chemicals . The short lasting and commonly non fatal incidents at times lead to morbid outcome when neglected and complicated . The description of one such rare complication is reported here. Keywords: Infection , osteomyelitis , fibula
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Dr . Ganesh Singh, Dr . Anshuman Vijay Roy
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