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- Title
Septic arthritis caused by Mycobacterium marinum.
- Authors
Riera, Jaume; Conesa, Xavier; Pisa, Jose; Moreno, Josefa; Siles, Eduard; Novell, Josep
- Abstract
The incidence of infection by Mycobacterium marinum is rising, mainly due to the increasing popularity of home aquariums. The infection typically manifests as skin lesions, with septic arthritis being a rare presentation form. The disease is difficult to diagnose even when there is a high clinical suspicion, as culture in specific media may not yield positive findings. Thus, establishment of appropriate treatment is often delayed. Synovectomy, capsular thinning, and joint drainage together with prolonged, combined antibiotic therapy may be needed to cure the infection.
- Subjects
INFECTIOUS arthritis; MYCOBACTERIUM marinum; JOINT infections; ANTIBIOTICS; COMBINATION drug therapy; SYNOVECTOMY; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Archives of Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery, 2016, Vol 136, Issue 1, p131
- ISSN
0936-8051
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s00402-015-2358-8