Corynebacterium Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasy Prosthetic Joint Infections

Corynebacterium Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasy Prosthetic Joint Infections

Prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative Staphylococci species. Corynebacterium species are microorganisms of the human skin and mucous membranes that are often considered contaminants when grown in culture. In the past, Corynebacterium...

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Main Authors: Nicholas M. Hernandez, MD, Michael W. Buchanan, BS, Mark M. Cullen, BS, Bryan S. Crook, BS, Michael P. Bolognesi, MD, Jessica Seidelman, MD, MPH, William A. Jiranek, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-06-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
Subjects:
Total hip arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty
Prosthetic joint infection
Corynebacterium
Reoperation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344120300583

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