Emphysematous septic arthritis in multiple joints due to Streptococcus milleri.
A 26-year-old man with acute leukemia, treated with chemotherapy, developed emphysematous septic arthritis, due to Streptococcus milleri, affecting the right knee and both shoulders. A review of the literature revealed that intraarticular gas formation is a rarely reported complication of septic arthritis. This could be the 2nd reported case of emphysematous septic arthritis due to S. milleri.
Serushan
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Department of Medicine/Rheumatology, University of Illinois, Chicago 60612.
Varghai
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D000328:Adult; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D004646:Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013290:Streptococcal Infections