False-negative synovial alpha-defensin
We present a case of chronic periprosthetic hip infection diagnosed using the Musculoskeletal Infection Society criteria as the gold standard. The alpha-defensin test was falsely negative. The diagnostic workup of the patient is detailed, along with a discussion regarding the potential reasons behin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Arthroplasty Today |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344117300456 |