Samonella typhi usually causes gastrointestinal infections. Few reports in the literature described
skin and soft tissue infections related to Salmonella species, especially in immunocompetent
patients. Our case exhibited sternal abscess growing Salmonella typhi.
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Published online: July 25, 2013
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