2015
DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.5090
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THU0256 Septic Arthritis: Retrospective Case Series

Abstract: BackgroundOverall, bacteria are the most common cause of infectious arthritis. Its incidence appears to be increasing in developed countries with an annual incidence of 2-6 cases/100,000 inhabitants. It is more prevalent in extreme ages, and in patients with comorbidities. The 40% of patients with septic arthritis have a prior arthropathy. The most common causative microorganism is Staphylococcus aureus, followed by Streptococcus group, of which the Streptococcus pyogenes is the most involved. In 75% of cases … Show more

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“…In a similar study, lactic acid bacteria isolates were found to be involved in the various production stages of Pito [29]. Staphylococcus aureus is a normal flora of the skin, and the common ethological agent of septic arthritis [30]. Its presence in the sample may be attributed to poor handling during production, packaging and selling.…”
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confidence: 92%
“…In a similar study, lactic acid bacteria isolates were found to be involved in the various production stages of Pito [29]. Staphylococcus aureus is a normal flora of the skin, and the common ethological agent of septic arthritis [30]. Its presence in the sample may be attributed to poor handling during production, packaging and selling.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 92%