<it>Streptococcus gordonii</it> septic arthritis : two cases and review of literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite advances in antimicrobial and surgical therapy, septic arthritis remains a rheumatologic emergency that can lead to rapid joint destruction and irreversible loss of function. In adults, <it>Staphylococcus aureus</it&...

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Main Authors: Yombi Jean cyr, Belkhir Leila, Jonckheere Sylvie, Wilmes Dunja, Cornu Olivier, Vandercam Bernard, Rodriguez-Villalobos Hector
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/215