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Catalan President Salvador Illa Diagnosed With Rare Pelvic Osteomyelitis, Set to Leave ICU Tuesday

Doctors say a rare pelvic bone infection will now guide intravenous antibiotic therapy with intensive rehabilitation to follow.

Overview

  • Vall d’Hebron confirmed osteomyelitis of the pubic symphysis caused by Streptococcus dysgalactiae after blood cultures and imaging pinpointed the source.
  • Illa remains stable and conscious with pain controlled and no fever, and the hospital plans a transfer from intensive care to a general ward on Tuesday.
  • The treatment plan calls for at least two weeks of inpatient care with intravenous antibiotics, followed by a possible switch to oral medication and intensive physiotherapy.
  • Initial emergency studies, including angio-CT and repeated MRI, ruled out stroke, vascular events, spinal cord injury, trauma and tumors.
  • During Illa’s hospitalization, Presidency minister Albert Dalmau is temporarily performing the president’s duties as the government redistributes the agenda and issues daily medical updates.