Salmonella paratyphi--an unusual cause of primary septic arthritis of the hip.
Salmonella paratyphi is an extremely rare cause of primary septic arthritis of the hip, especially in the U.K. The presentation is no different from other causative organisms. A case is described illustrating that uncommon organisms can cause septic arthritis and that for successful treatment correct organism identification is paramount.
Stranks
G J
GJ
Department of Orthopaedics, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.
McLaren
M I
MI
D000368:Aged; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010284:Paratyphoid Fever; D012484:Salmonella paratyphi B