Hemophilic arthropathy complicated by polyarticular septic arthritis.
A case of multiple pyarthroses due to Staphylococcus aureus occurring in a severe classical hemophiliac is presented. Successful management depended on drainage of the infected joints and a prolonged course of antibiotics. Several criteria are suggested for recognition of hemophiliacs who might benefit from joint aspiration as a diagnostic tool for the presence of septic arthritis.
D000328:Adult; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D004322:Drainage; D006395:Hemarthrosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy