Clostridium perfringens septic arthritis. Report of a case and review of the literature.
This is a report of Clostridium perfringens septic arthritis in a 5-year-old boy and a review of the literature on 6 previously reported cases. The treatment is the same as for other organisms producing septic arthritis.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003016:Clostridium perfringens; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013396:Suction
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents