Septic arthritis caused by Aeromonas hydrophila

Publication date: May 2013 Source:Formosan Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Volume 4, Issue 2 Author(s): Chi-Chou Tseng , Chung-Da Wu , Shun-Chien Cheng , Wei-Ting Lin , Huan-Tee Chan , Po-Yih Chen Septic arthritis caused by Aeromonas hydrophila is a rare clinical entity in common practice. Herein, we describe one case of A. hydrophila-associated septic knee after a traumatic injury. The clinical condition gradually improved after appropriate antibiotic and surgical debridement.
Source: Formosan Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research