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Haemophilus Influenzae Type F as a rare cause of septic arthritis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: IB is an 80-year-old man who presented to our emergency department with acute pain, swelling, and fluctuance of his right knee. Investigations revealed neutrophilia, and acute renal impairment. He was admitted under the orthopaedic team and underwent knee aspiration. Synovial fluid culture yielded Haemophilus Influenzae Type F, a rare cause of septic arthritis. He underwent arthroscopic knee washout and debridement three times during his admission and was commenced on intravenous antibiotics. This case report discusses his clinical course, and the management of Haemophilus influenzae septic arthritis.

Source: IDCases

DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02204

Authors: Charles E. McCafferty, Luke McKinnon, Tristan Rappo

Institutions: Northern Sydney Local Health District, Western Sydney University

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,370