We describe the first case of prosthetic joint associated infection due to Granulicatella adiacens (formerly Abiotrophia adiacens). Diagnosis was made by broad spectrum PCR, and later by culture. Diagnosis and treatment of this microorganism is difficult. Two y after revision and antibiotic treatment, infection was under control but not cured.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00365540410021009 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
abiotrophia adiacens
8
granulicatella abiotrophia
4
adiacens infection
4
infection associated
4
associated total
4
total knee
4
knee arthroplasty
4
arthroplasty describe
4
describe case
4
case prosthetic
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!