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Septic Arthritis Due to Staphylococcus Warneri: A Diagnostic Challenge
Barbara Legius
Kristel Van Landuyt
Patrick Verschueren
Rene Westhovens, *
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Abstract
A septic arthritis due to an indolent infection is a challenge for timely diagnosis. In recent years septic arthritides due to Staphylococcus Warneri are increasingly reported, mostly as a complication in patients with prosthetic devices. We report on a case of a 38 year old immunocompetent male with an indolent infection with this commensal of the skin after a stay at an intensive care unit and review the available literature. Tissue cultures obtained by arthroscopy might be helpful in obtaining a correct diagnosis.
Keywords: : Septic arthritis, Staphylococcus Warneri, needle arthroscopy..
