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Plain radiographs of the left tibia showed osseous destruction throughout on (a) anteroposterior view and (b) lateral view with the sinus tract (white arrow), sequestrum, and surrounding involucrum (yellow arrow).
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Staphylococcus schleiferi represents an uncommon pathogen in human infections. As a veterinary pathogen, S. schleiferi causes canine ear and skin infections. Chronic osteomyelitis is a progressive process characterized by bone destruction and the formation of sequestrum. It may be a sequela of untreated or undertreated acute osteomyelitis or septic...
