Recurrent pseudomonas septic arthritis.
Episodes of septic arthritis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa occurred in a patient with an infected vascular graft. He responded well to antibiotic therapy and removal of the graft was not required. The aetiology of this unusual cause of septic arthritis is discussed.
Vickers
M H
MH
Department of Rheumatology, Staffordshire General Infirmary, UK.
Price
T
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D000368:Aged; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002441:Cefsulodin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D012008:Recurrence
D002939:Ciprofloxacin; D002441:Cefsulodin