Characteristics and management of periprosthetic joint infections caused by rapidly growing mycobacteria: a retrospective study and a review of the literature

Characteristics and management of periprosthetic joint infections caused by rapidly growing mycobacteria: a retrospective study and a review of the literature

<p><strong>Background</strong>: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total joint arthroplasty is a serious complication associated with significant morbidity. While Gram-positive cocci are the predominant causative organisms, PJIs caused by rapidly growing mycobacteria (R...

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Main Authors: P. Damronglerd, E. Higgins, M. Fida, D. B. G. Tai, A. J. Tande, M. P. Abdel, O. M. Abu Saleh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2024-02-01
Series:Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Online Access:https://jbji.copernicus.org/articles/9/99/2024/jbji-9-99-2024.pdf

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