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. 2017 Aug 18;2(3):160-162.
doi: 10.7150/jbji.20791. eCollection 2017.

Gonococcal Prosthetic Joint Infection

Ian Gassiep  1   2 , Bradley Gilpin  2   3 , Joel Douglas  1 , David Siebert  1   2
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Gonococcal Prosthetic Joint Infection

Ian Gassiep et al. J Bone Jt Infect. .

Abstract

Neisseria gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Disseminated gonococcal infection is an infrequent presentation and rarely can be associated with septic arthritis. Incidence of this infection is rising, both internationally and in older age groups. We present the first documented case of N. gonorrhoea prosthetic joint infection which was successfully treated with laparoscopic debridement and antimicrobial therapy.

Keywords: DGI.; Gonorrhoea; gonococcal arthritis; prosthetic joint infection.

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Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interest exists.

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A. Gram stain revealing gram negative diplococci; B. N. gonorrhoea growth on chocolate agar.
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