Candida arthritis: Analysis of 112 pediatric and adult cases

Authors :: Gamaletsou, M.N. Rammaert, B. Bueno, M.A. Sipsas, N.V. Moriyama, B. Kontoyiannis, D.P. Roilides, E. Zeller, V. Taj-Aldeen, S.J. Miller, A.O. Petraitiene, R. Lortholary, O. Walsh, T.J. for the International Osteoarticular Mycoses Consortium
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Background. Candida arthritis is a debilitating form of deeply invasive candidiasis. However, its epidemiology, clinical manifestations, management, and outcome are not well understood. Methods. Cases of Candida arthritis were reviewed from 1967 through 2014. Variables included Candida spp in joint and/or adjacent bone, underlying conditions, clinical manifestations, inflammatory biomarkers, diagnostic imaging, management, and outcome. Results. Among 112 evaluable cases, 62% were males and 36% were pediatric. Median age was 40 years (range

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