title: Clostridium septicum arthritis.
abstract: This case of anaerobic septic arthritis caused by Clostridium septicum is apparently the first reported. It emphasizes the need for obtaining anaerobic as well as aerobic cultures on all suspected cases of septic arthritis.
mesh_terms: D000061:Accidents, Home; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003013:Clostridium / Q000302:isolation & purification; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010400:Penicillin G