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Gonococcal Prosthetic Joint Infection [PDF]

Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, 2017
Neisseria gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Disseminated gonococcal infection is an infrequent presentation and rarely can be associated with septic arthritis. Incidence of this infection is rising, both internationally and
I. Gassiep, I. Gassiep, B. Gilpin, B. Gilpin, J. Douglas, D. Siebert, D. Siebert   +6 more
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Small-colony variant of Staphylococcus lugdunensis in prosthetic joint infection [PDF]

Arthroplasty Today, 2018
Prosthetic joint infection is usually caused by staphylococci. Among the coagulase-negative staphylococci, Staphylococcus lugdunensis is important because it behaves as a pathogen similar to S aureus.
Mohamed Askar, PhD, MRCS, Benjamin Bloch, PhD, FRCS Orth, Roger Bayston, PhD, FRCPath   +2 more
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Histoplasma capsulatum prosthetic joint infection

Medical Mycology Case Reports, 2023
Immunocompromised patients are at risk of opportunistic infections. This is a 67-year-old woman with systemic sclerosis and knee osteoarthritis who underwent left total knee arthroplasty in 2009.
Sandra Rajme-López, María F. González-Lara, Andrea Rangel-Cordero, Alfredo Ponce-de-León   +3 more
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Prosthetic joint infections [PDF]

, 2013
Objectives: To review the available literature on prosthetic joint infections and provide recommendations on management particularly the importance of identifying the causative organism and starting the most appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Fsadni, Claudia, Fsadni, Peter
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Prosthetic joint infection caused by Neisseria sicca/subflava [PDF]

Journal of Medical Case Reports
Background Prosthetic joint infections are most commonly caused by staphylococci and streptococci, while commensal Neisseria species are exceedingly rare etiologic agents.
Hassaan Abid, Akrum Saleh, Michael DeBrota, Hamza Waheed, Rodney Yuhico, Ritika Zijoo   +5 more
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Prosthetic Joint Infections [PDF]

Current Infectious Disease Reports, 2012
Prosthetic joint infections represent a major therapeutic challenge for both healthcare providers and patients. This article reviews the predisposing factors, pathogenesis, microbiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis of prosthetic joint infection.
Saima, Aslam, Rabih O, Darouiche
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Reinfection and re-revision rates of 113 two-stage revisions in infected TKA [PDF]

Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, 2020
Introduction: Two-stage revision is the most frequently performed revision procedure of a (suspected) periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The reported results of this treatment show large variability between studies,
J. Bongers, A. M.E. Jacobs, K. Smulders, G. G. van, J. H.M. Goosen   +4 more
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Evaluation One Year after DAIR Treatment in 91 Suspected Early Prosthetic Joint Infections in Primary Knee and Hip Arthroplasty [PDF]

Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, 2019
Introduction: Early recognition and appropriate initial treatment with debridement, antibiotics and implant retention (DAIR) if a suspicion of an early prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is present can eradicate infection on first attempt and prevent ...
A. M.E. Jacobs, A. M.E. Jacobs, L. J.J. Valkering, M. Bénard, J. F. Meis, J. F. Meis, J. H.M. Goosen   +6 more
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Do Prosthetic Joint Infections Worsen the Functional Ambulatory Outcome of Patients with Joint Replacements? A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study

Antibiotics, 2020
Objectives: To assess the effect on the functional ambulatory outcome of postoperative joint infection (PJI) cured at the first treatment attempt versus not developing PJI in patients with hip and knee prostheses.
Isabel Mur, Marcos Jordán, Alba Rivera, Virginia Pomar, José Carlos González, Joaquín López-Contreras, Xavier Crusi, Ferran Navarro, Mercè Gurguí, Natividad Benito   +9 more
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Prosthetic Joint Infection [PDF]

Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 2014
SUMMARY Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a tremendous burden for individual patients as well as the global health care industry. While a small minority of joint arthroplasties will become infected, appropriate recognition and management are critical to preserve or restore adequate function and prevent excess morbidity.
Aaron J, Tande, Robin, Patel
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