An Unusual Case of Prosthetic Joint Infection.

Brucellosis is a systemic infection caused by species. Prosthetic joint infection due to species is rare. We report the case of a prosthetic joint infection presenting fourteen years post treatment for systemic brucellosis.

Unusual infections and novel therapy in the immunocompromised host.

New methods of identification have led to an ever-increasing number of unusual pathogens causing infection in the immunocompromised host. Reports of antimicrobial-resistant organisms in this group of patients are also increasing, with the result that new treatments must be sought urgently. New agents and new strategies for the development of antimicrobial agents are critical for future progress in the treatment of resistant organisms.