Abstract
A 57-year-old black female burned in a house fire sustained 22.5% total body surface area burns. On postburn day 45, she developed Staphylococcus aureus septicemia, and vancomycin was begun. On postburn day 50, quadriplegia developed. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an anterior cervical mass, and cervical drainage of a staphylococcal cervical abscess was conducted. Antibiotics were continued. The patient regained almost complete neurologic function and was discharged doing well.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
