Failure of total hip arthroplasty secondary to infection caused by Brucella abortus and the risk of transmission to operative staff.
Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ)
; 44(2): E42-5, 2015 Feb.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25658081
ABSTRACT
Infection of total knee or hip arthroplasty by Brucella species is a rare complication. We describe the case of a failed hip replacement secondary to infection by Brucella abortus, as well as presentation, treatment course, and 2-year follow-up. In addition, we review the literature for features of periprosthetic Brucella species infections, and we describe the common exposures, clinical presentations, preoperative evaluation, and treatments used in the reported cases. Furthermore, we discuss the risk of transmission to operating room personnel and the appropriate preventative measures to avoid transmission.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Brucella abortus
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Brucellosis
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Prosthesis-Related Infections
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional
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Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Year:
2015
Type:
Article