Actinomyces neuii subsp. neuii Associated with periprosthetic infection in total hip arthroplasty as causative agent.
Actinomyces neuii has until now not been described as a pathogen associated with periprosthetic infection in total joint replacement. The case presented here suggests that A. neuii subsp. neuii is a causative pathogen. The discussion and review of the literature indicate the impact that detection of Actinomyces species could have.
Division of Microbiology, MVZ Dr Stein and Colleagues, Mönchengladbach, Germany. hrieber@labor-stein.de
Heime
H
Rieber
Roman
R
Schwarz
Oliver
O
Krämer
Wolfgang
W
Cordier
Lars
L
Frommelt
D000190:Actinomyces / Q000145:classification / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D000368:Aged; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*