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Campylobacter fetus septic arthritis revealing a malignancy.

Authors :
Rollot K
Albert JD
Werner S
Tattevin P
Cozic I
Perdriger A
Chalès G
Guggenbuhl P
Source :
Joint bone spine [Joint Bone Spine] 2004 Jan; Vol. 71 (1), pp. 63-5.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Campylobacter fetus is a rare cause of bone and joint infection. We report a new case in a patient who also had endocarditis due to the same organism. This type of infection usually occurs in immunocompromised hosts. Investigations in our patient found a cancer of the prostate.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1297-319X
Volume :
71
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Joint bone spine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14769524
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S1297-319X(03)00094-0