sternoclavicular abscess with osteomyelitis-a rare case report.

osteomyelitis is a rare occurrence as compared to enteric fever and diarrhoea which are common manifestations caused by this microorganism. In reported cases of Salmonella osteomyelitis, commonly involved sites are long bones like the femur and humerus. Uncommon reports of Salmonella osteomyelitis from sites such as radius, ulna, tibia and vertebrae have also emerged.

Reprocessing of N95 masks: Experience from a resource-limited setting in India.

Objectives: Due to the surge in demand for N95 masks during the Covid-19 pandemic, and considering the situation in countries grappling with acute shortages of N95 masks, this study investigated the possibilities of decontamination and reuse of masks.

Methods: Three N95 masks of different makes (A, B and C) were subjected to six decontamination methods: ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, isopropyl alcohol (IPA) dip, plasma sterilization (Sterrad®), ethylene oxide (ETO, 3M®), dry heat sterilization, and moist heat sterilization (autoclaving). The integrity of the N95 masks was assessed by measuring their particle filtering efficiency at particle sizes ranging 0.