Talus osteomyelitis: An uncommon manifestation of melioidosis.

Int J Infect Dis

Department of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Health System, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Level 12, Singapore 119228, Singapore; NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUHS Tower Block, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Level 11, Singapore 119228, Singapore.

Published: August 2020

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