Unexpected Listeria monocytogenes detection with a dithiothreitol-based device during an aseptic hip revision.
Future Microbiol
; 13: 1295-1299, 2018 09.
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ABSTRACT
Prosthetic joint infection diagnosis is often difficult since biofilm-embedded microorganisms attach well to the prosthetic surfaces and resist their detection by conventional methods. DL-dithiothreitol has been described as a valid method for biofilm detachment on orthopedic devices. We report the case of an occasional detection of Listeria monocytogenes in a non immuno-compromised patient with a preoperative diagnosis of aseptic loosening. The infection diagnosis due to such rare bacteria was made postoperatively, thanks to a DL-dithiothreitol-based device. This may be considered a feasible approach for the microbiological analysis of prosthetic joint infection, considering that a prompt diagnosis of such biofilm-associated infections could bring some advantages, such as an early and appropriate antibiotic therapy administration and a reduction of undiagnosed infections.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Reoperación
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Infecciones Relacionadas con Prótesis
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Listeriosis
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Listeria monocytogenes
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Future Microbiol
Asunto de la revista:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia