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Treatment of Neisseria meningitidis prosthetic joint infections with short-course antibiotics: three cases and a literature review

Year: 2020

Type: article

Study design: Case Report

Abstract: Neisseria meningitidis is a rare cause of prosthetic joint infection (PJI), with only three cases previously reported. Here we report three further cases, all of which were successfully treated with implant retention and short-course antibiotics (<6 weeks).

Source: Journal of Bone and Joint Infection

DOI: 10.5194/jbji-6-33-2020

Authors: Sarah Browning, Harry N. Walker, Thomas Ryan, Robert Pickles, Michael Loftus, Jason A. Trubiano, Andrew Hardidge, Joshua S. Davis

Institutions: John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle Australia, Austin Hospital, Austin Health, The Alfred Hospital, Monash University, The University of Melbourne, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Menzies School of Health Research

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: $1,078

Funder: NSW Health Pathology

OpenAlex ID: W3083465019

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