In conclusion, pyogenic sacroiliitis due to Salmonella typhi remains a very rare disease in spite of the large number of patients with S. typhi infection. Clinical features are similar to those of pyogenic sacroiliitis due to other organisms. Radionucleide bone scanning is very sensitive and is the modality of choice in making early diagnosis. Therapy with antibiotics for four to six weeks or longer is associated with a successful outcome. Pyogenic infection of the saccroiliac joint.
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