Prosthetic joint infection caused by Granulicatella adiacens: a case series and review of literature
Abstract Background Bone and joint infection involving Granulicatella adiacens is rare, and mainly involved in cases of bacteremia and infectious endocarditis. Here we report three cases of prosthetic joint infection involving G. adiacens that were successfully treated with surgery and prolonged ant...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-06-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1630-1 |