Septic arthritis caused by Desulfovibrio desulfuricans: A case report and review of the literature.

Timothy J Marquis, Vincent J Williams, David B Banach

Journal: Anaerobe 2021;70():102407

PMID: 34153468

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Abstract

Septic arthritis can occur by hematogenous seeding, direct joint inoculation, or extension of a bone infection into the joint. We report a case of septic arthritis of the hip caused by Desulfovibrio desulfuricans, an anaerobic sulfur-reducing bacteria. The patient underwent debridement followed by targeted antibiotic therapy with infection resolution.

Address: Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA.; Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2021.102407

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MeSH Terms: Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Arthritis, Infectious, Desulfovibrio desulfuricans, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged