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. 2017 Jul 25:18:24-27.
doi: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2017.07.006. eCollection 2017 Dec.

Periprosthetic hip joint infection with Aspergillus terreus: A clinical case and a review of the literature

Rachel Bartash  1 , Yi Guo  2 , John B Pope  3 , Michael H Levi  4 , Wendy Szymczak  4 , Nidhi Saraiya  2 , Priya Nori  1
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Periprosthetic hip joint infection with Aspergillus terreus: A clinical case and a review of the literature

Rachel Bartash et al. Med Mycol Case Rep. .

Abstract

Fungal periprosthetic joint infections due to Aspergillus species are rare but are associated with significant cost and morbidity. We present a case of Asperigillus terreus prosthetic joint infection of the hip. The patient was successfully treated with a prolonged course of systemic antifungals along with surgical management.

Keywords: Aspergillus terreus; Fungal prosthetic joint infection.

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ESR and CRP Trend.
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A. terreus growth on plates and culture of joint fluid.
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