Periprosthetic hip joint infection with Aspergillus terreus: A clinical case and a review of the literature

Rachel Bartash; Yi Guo; John B. Pope; Michael H. Levi; Wendy Szymczak; Nidhi Saraiya; Priya Nori

doi:10.1016/j.mmcr.2017.07.006

Periprosthetic hip joint infection with Aspergillus terreus: A clinical case and a review of the literature

Rachel Bartash, Yi Guo, John B. Pope, Michael H. Levi, Wendy Szymczak, Nidhi Saraiya, Priya Nori

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Abstract

Fungal periprosthetic joint infections due to Aspergillus species are rare but are associated with significant cost and morbidity. We present a case of Asperigillus terreus prosthetic joint infection of the hip. The patient was successfully treated with a prolonged course of systemic antifungals along with surgical management.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	24-27
Number of pages	4
Journal	Medical Mycology Case Reports
Volume	18
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mmcr.2017.07.006
State	Published - Dec 2017

Keywords

Aspergillus terreus
Fungal prosthetic joint infection

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Infectious Diseases

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