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Septic olecranon bursitis caused by Neisseria sicca
The Journal of Rheumatology
|September 1, 1990
Summary
Neisseria sicca caused septic olecranon bursitis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. This case highlights that Neisseria sicca can be a pathogen and should be considered in infections.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Rheumatology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting joints.
- Septic bursitis is an infection of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that cushions joints.
- Neisseria sicca is a bacterium commonly found in the human oropharynx.
Observation:
- A patient with rheumatoid arthritis presented with symptoms of septic olecranon bursitis.
- Aspiration of the olecranon bursa revealed Neisseria sicca on culture.
Findings:
- The case demonstrates Neisseria sicca as a causative agent of septic olecranon bursitis.
- This finding challenges the traditional view of Neisseria sicca as a commensal organism.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider Neisseria sicca in the differential diagnosis of septic bursitis, particularly in immunocompromised patients.
- Positive cultures for Neisseria sicca in infectious contexts warrant further investigation and should not be dismissed.
- This case expands the understanding of Neisseria species' pathogenic potential.