Infectious arthritis caused by Propionibacterium acnes: a report of two cases.
Propionibacterium acnes, a micro-organism with low pathogenicity, rarely causes arthritis in a joint without a prosthesis. This report deals with two cases of P acnes infectious arthritis probably caused by direct penetration of the micro-organism into the joint space during arthrocentesis, despite the use of strict disinfection procedures. P acnes isolated from synovial fluid cannot be dismissed as a bothersome contaminant without due consideration of the clinical status of the individual patient.
Kooijmans-Coutinho
M F
MF
Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Markusse
H M
HM
Dijkmans
B A
BA
D000328:Adult; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000382:microbiology*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000382:microbiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011425:Propionibacterium acnes