Rothia prosthetic knee joint infection

Publication Date

2015

Journal Title

J Microbiol Immunol Infect

Abstract

Rothia species - Gram-positive pleomorphic bacteria that are part of the normal oral and respiratory flora - are commonly associated with dental cavities and periodontal disease although systemic infections have been described. We describe a 53-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis complicated by prosthetic knee joint infection due to Rothia species, which was successfully treated by surgical removal of prosthesis and prolonged antimicrobial therapy. The issue of antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures among patients with prosthetic joint replacements is discussed. Copyright (C) 2012, Taiwan Society of Microbiology. Published by Elsevier Taiwan LLC. All rights reserved.

Volume Number

48

Issue Number

4

Pages

453-455

Document Type

Article

EPub Date

2013/01/30

Status

Faculty, Northwell Researcher

Facility

School of Medicine; Northwell Health

Primary Department

Infectious Disease

PMID

23357608

DOI

10.1016/j.jmii.2012.12.001

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