Corynebacterium striatum‐Associated Pyogenic Osteomyelitis With Direct Extension From Postoperative Empyema

Abstract

ABSTRACT Corynebacterium striatum can cause postoperative empyema. C. striatum‐associated empyema may be associated with osteomyelitis. Rifampicin is a viable therapeutic option for C. striatum infection.

Keywords

• Corynebacterium striatum
• empyema
• osteomyelitis
• rifampicin