Native joint polyarticular septic arthritis secondary to disseminated Ureaplasma urealyticum infection in a patient on rituximab therapy with hypogammaglobulinemia: A Case Report

Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum are important causes of septic arthritis in patients with hypogammaglobulinemia. The diagnosis can be challenging, leading to prolonged illness and increased morbidity, and mortality. This is driven by the complex growth media requirements of Ureaplasma s...

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Main Authors: Said El Zein, Thomas Garvey, Shreyasee Amin, Aaron J. Tande
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:IDCases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250923000689