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Systemic Spiroplasma turonicum Infection Manifested as Knee Arthritis, France, 2025

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We report on an immunocompromised patient in southeast France who sought care for fever, knee arthritis, and skin erythema. Blood and joint samples were positive for Spiroplasma turonicum, an intracellular gram-negative bacterium generally found in plants, insects, and ticks. Clinicians should be aware of possible S. turonicum infection in immunocompromised patients.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3211.261001

Authors: Matteo Vassallo, Sabrina Manni, Eleonore Delannoy, Johanna Azulay, Aurelie Canat, Laurene Lotte, Audrey Sindt, Anne-Flore Albertini, Pascal del Giudice

Institutions: Université Côte d'Azur, Centre Hospitalier de Cannes, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Fréjus Saint-Raphaël, Unité de Recherche Clinique Côte d'Azur

Language: English

Topic: Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7222330073

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