title: Fatal Staphylococcal septicemia following acupuncture: report of two cases. Occurrence of Staphylococcal septicemia following acupuncture emphasizes need for thorough medical evaluation before such procedures.
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010808:Physical Examination; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections