title: Aggregatibacter aphrophilus Sacroiliitis Following Gastroscopy in a Young Sportsman.
abstract: We report a case of Aggregatibacter aphrophilus sacroiliitis in a young sportsman, presenting 48 hours after endoscopy and biopsy. Microbiological diagnosis was made only after repeated attempt at joint aspiration. The patient was cured after radiologically guided drainage and a prolonged course of directed antibiotics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, Australia.
authors.forename: Shelanah A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Fernando
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gottlieb
mesh_terms: D064207:Aggregatibacter aphrophilus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004322:Drainage; D005538:Football; D005773:Gastroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016871:Pasteurellaceae Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D058566:Sacroiliitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002443:Ceftriaxone