Anaerobic septic arthritis and osteomyelitis.
Anaerobic septic arthritis and osteomyelitis are more common than previously believed. Recent experience suggests that because of the high morbidity associated with these conditions, a very aggressive surgical and medical treatment program is indicated.
D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003646:Debridement; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery