title: Implant infection caused by dermatitis: a report of two cases.
abstract: We report 2 cases of implant infection with Staphylococcus aureus associated with dermatitis. In both cases, the skin at the surgical site was normal and full antiseptic measures were taken. One patient had a history of chronic asteatotic eczema complicated by cellulitis; the other had generalised exfoliative dermatitis with an atopic aetiology. Dermatitis at sites remote from the operative site may be a contributing factor in implant infection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kagda
authors.forename: K C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Ang
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D008875:Middle Aged; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*