Granulicatella (Abiotrophia) adiacens infection associated with a total knee arthroplasty.
We describe the first case of prosthetic joint associated infection due to Granulicatella adiacens (formerly Abiotrophia adiacens). Diagnosis was made by broad spectrum PCR, and later by culture. Diagnosis and treatment of this microorganism is difficult. Two y after revision and antibiotic treatment, infection was under control but not cured.
Riede
Ulf
U
Clinic of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kantonsspital Liestal, Switzerland.
Graber
Peter
P
Ochsner
Peter E
PE
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011859:Radiography; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012865:Skiing / Q000293:injuries; D013289:Streptococcaceae / Q000145:classification*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents