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. 2018 Oct 4;3(4):230-233.
doi: 10.7150/jbji.28375. eCollection 2018.

A Case Of Recurrent Helicobacter cinaedi Prosthetic Joint Infection In An HIV-Infected Man

Joanna Kedra  1 , Valérie Zeller  2 , Beate Heym  3 , Philippe Lehours  4 , Vanina Meyssonnier  2 , Sylvie Lariven  5 , Lucie Bruhl-Bénéjat  4 , Simon Marmor  5 , Jean-Marc Ziza  2
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A Case Of Recurrent Helicobacter cinaedi Prosthetic Joint Infection In An HIV-Infected Man

Joanna Kedra et al. J Bone Jt Infect. .

Abstract

We describe the case of an HIV-infected man who developed twice a Helicobacter cinaedi prosthetic joint infection. In our knowledge, it is the first case to date. Furthermore, it illustrates the fact that this bacterium is difficult to isolate and that recurrences can occur even after apparently successful treatment.

Keywords: Helicobacter cinaedi; prosthetic joint infection; recurrence.

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

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