Asymptomatic Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip with High-Virulence Pathogens: Report of Two Cases
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) may be a life-threatening condition, particularly when caused by pathogens with high virulence, capable of developing secondary bloodstream infection. We report two cases of chronic PJI of the hip, one with Staphylococcus aureus in a 27-year-old female with sever...
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Main Authors: | Ruben A. Mazzucchelli, Christoph Meier, Yvonne Achermann, Peter Wahl |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2699779 |
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