Late onset periprosthetic joint infection of the knee caused by Streptococcus anginosus. Case presentation and literature review

Late onset periprosthetic joint infection of the knee caused by Streptococcus anginosus. Case presentation and literature review

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most dramatic complications of joint arthroplasty. Although streptococcal bone and joint infections are less common than staphylococcal cases, their role as causative agents of bone and joint remains significant accounting for at least 10% of PJIs....

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Marongiu, Marco Conte, Vincenzo Verderosa, Stefano Congia, Giuseppe Dessì, Marco Verona, Vittorio Mazzarello, Matthew Gavino Donadu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
periprosthetic joint infection
total knee arthroplasty
septic revision surgery
streptococcus anginosus
Streptococcus milleri group
streptococci
Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/12326
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