Actinomyces neuii has until now not been described as a pathogen associated with periprosthetic infection in total joint replacement. The case presented here suggests that A. neuii subsp. neuii is a causative pathogen. The discussion and review of the literature indicate the impact that detection of Actinomyces species could have.
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