Research article summary (published 30 Mar 2006):

[Salmonella prosthetic knee septic arthritis successful retention of the prosthesis with prolonged suppressive therapy]

Full Abstract

A 75 years old woman suffered from Salmonella enteritidis infected prosthetic knee joint septic arthritis. Maintenance of the prosthesis was achieved by surgical drainage and debridement of the joint followed by 3 weeks of intravenous ceftriaxone and 3 months of oral ciprofloxacin therapy.

Author information

Author/s: Miron, Dan (D); Zuker, Miriam (M); Lev-El, Asa (A);

Affiliation: Infectious Disease Consultation Service, Sieff Hospital, Safed, Israel. miron_da(-atsign-)clalit.org.il

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Harefuah (Harefuah), published in Israel. (Language: heb)

Reference: 2006-Apr; vol 145 (issue 4) : pp 261-3, 319

Dates: Created 2006/04/28; Completed 2006/05/24; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 16642625, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Aged Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use Arthritis, Infectious - diagnosis; drug therapy Ceftriaxone - therapeutic use Ciprofloxacin - therapeutic use Debridement Drainage Drug Therapy, Combination

Drug Therapy, Combination Female Humans Knee Joint - microbiology Knee Prosthesis Salmonella Infections - diagnosis; drug therapy Salmonella enteritidis Treatment Outcome

Associated Chemicals: Anti-Bacterial Agents (0) ; Ceftriaxone (73384-59-5) ; Ciprofloxacin (85721-33-1)

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