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abstractpubmed· Abstract 2016· item PMID:27879302

Neonatal osteomyelitis of the first rib causing lung abscess. Rib osteomyelitis (OM) is a rare disease that occurs in ∼1% or less of all haematogenous OM. Acute OM of the rib has rarely been reported and its treatment is difficult. Prompt recognition and aggressive treatment will reduce mortality and morbidity in a new born.