Septic arthritis caused by Aeromonas hydrophila

• Published in: Formosan journal of musculoskeletal disorders Vol. 4; no. 2; pp. 53 - 55
• Main Authors: Tseng, Chi-Chou, Wu, Chung-Da, Cheng, Shun-Chien, Lin, Wei-Ting, Chan, Huan-Tee, Chen, Po-Yih
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.05.2013
• Subjects: Aeromonas hydrophila; open fracture; septic arthritis; Aeromonas hydrophila; open fracture; septic arthritis

Septic arthritis caused by Aeromonas hydrophila is a rare clinical entity in common practice. Herein, we describe one case of A. hydrophila-associated septic knee after a traumatic injury. The clinical condition gradually improved after appropriate antibiotic and surgical debridement.