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Septic arthritis caused by Bacteroides fragilis
P Rosenkranz1, M M Lederman, K V Gopalakrishna
1Department of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
Reviews of Infectious Diseases
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Bacteroides fragilis, a common anaerobic bacterium, is rarely linked to septic arthritis. This study highlights four cases, suggesting B. fragilis may be an underrecognized cause of this serious joint infection.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Bacteriology
Background:
- Advancements in bacteriologic techniques have increased the identification of anaerobic bacteria in clinical samples.
- Bacteroides fragilis is the most frequently isolated anaerobic organism in clinical settings.
- While commonly associated with bacteremia and various infections, B. fragilis is infrequently implicated in septic arthritis.