Phialemonium curvatum arthritis of the knee following intra-articular injection of a corticosteroid.
Phialemonium curvatum arthritis of the knee developed in a diabetic man following intra-articular injection of a corticosteroid. Cure was achieved with a 6-week course of intravenous amphotericin B deoxycholate. P.curvatum is commonly found in the environment and is often considered a contaminant; yet, its pathogenic potential should be seriously considered in selected patients.
Dan
Michael
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E. Wolfson Hospital, Holon, Israel. midan@post.tau.ac.il
Yossepowitch
Orit
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Hendel
David
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Shwartz
Orna
O
Sutton
Deanna A
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000009:adverse effects; D007717:Knee; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D003904:Mitosporic Fungi / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000150:complications
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones