title: Infections in prosthetic devices.
abstract: Infection in prosthetic devices is a rare but potentially serious complication of prosthesis implant surgery. Infections associated with a variety of permanently implanted devices are reviewed in the context of recent knowledge of the host-prosthesis interaction.
authors.affiliation: Veterans Administration Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sugarman
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents