Report of an uncommon cluster of septic arthritis of the hip in premature newborns: three cases in a period of 3 months.
We report an uncommon cluster of this rare condition which occurred within a very short period of time in our unit. We reviewed the current literature and observed that the diagnosis is often delayed, which can have very serious consequences for the outcome. Our 3 patients have had an uncomplicated course so far and follow-up examination at almost one year was normal. A high index of suspicion for the diagnosis and early and aggressive treatment is necessary.
Department of Neonatology, University Childrens Hospital Berne, 3010 Berne, Switzerland.
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Kaczala
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McDougall
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Slongo
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Nelle
D000583:Amikacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D002444:Cefuroxime / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology; D006621:Hip Joint; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D013557:Switzerland / Q000453:epidemiology; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000583:Amikacin; D002444:Cefuroxime