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We describe a case of NTS bacteremia complicated by native shoulder septic arthritis in a patient with SCD and review its clinical implications. Methods: We report the clinical course, diagnostic evaluation, microbiologic findings, imaging studies, and management of a 22-year-old man with homozygous SCD who presented with a vaso-occlusive pain crisis and subsequently developed severe sepsis with persistent Salmonella enterica bacteremia following ingestion of undercooked poultry. Persistent bacteremia prompted further evaluation for metastatic infection using advanced imaging and diagnostic arthrocentesis. Results: Whole-body imaging identified septic arthritis of the native right shoulder, which was confirmed by synovial fluid cultures growing Salmonella species. The patient underwent arthroscopic irrigation and debridement for source control. Antimicrobial therapy was narrowed to intravenous ceftriaxone based on susceptibility data and continued for six weeks. The patient demonstrated clinical improvement with resolution of bacteremia and was discharged to rehabilitation to complete therapy. Conclusions: This case highlights the importance of a careful exposure history, including foodborne sources, in patients with SCD presenting with invasive Salmonella infection. Persistent bacteremia should prompt early investigation for metastatic foci, and timely surgical source control combined with targeted antimicrobial therapy is essential for optimal outcomes in this population.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/idr18020030","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,2]],"date-time":"2026-04-02T09:26:12Z","timestamp":1775121972000},"page":"30","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Non-Typhoidal Salmonella enterica Bacteremia Complicated by Native Shoulder Septic Arthritis in a Patient with Sickle Cell Disease Following Foodborne Exposure: A Case Report and Literature Review"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"18","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-4650-0268","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Gabriel A.","family":"Godart","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0009-3729-9724","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Vidit","family":"Yadav","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Joseph M.","family":"Bestic","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Bradley S.","family":"Schoch","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Bryan D.","family":"Springer","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Ravi V.","family":"Durvasula","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Sammer M.","family":"Elwasila","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-8122-2232","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Justin M.","family":"Oring","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,2]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"762","DOI":"10.1056\/NEJM199709113371107","article-title":"Pathogenesis and treatment of sickle cell disease","volume":"337","author":"Bunn","year":"1997","journal-title":"N. 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