Abstract
This case of anaerobic septic arthritis caused by Clostridium septicum is apparently the first reported. It emphasizes the need for obtaining anaerobic as well as aerobic cultures on all suspected cases of septic arthritis.
MeSH terms
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Accidents, Home
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Arthritis, Infectious / drug therapy
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Arthritis, Infectious / etiology*
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Child, Preschool
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Clostridium / isolation & purification
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Clostridium Infections / complications*
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Clostridium Infections / drug therapy
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Humans
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Knee Injuries / complications
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Male
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Penicillin G / therapeutic use