Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Endocarditis I: Introduction01:25

Endocarditis I: Introduction

783
Introduction:Endocarditis is the infection of the endocardium, the inner lining of the heart and its valves. When the heart muscle is involved, the condition is termed myocarditis, while an infection of the outer lining is called pericarditis. Infective endocarditis (IE) primarily affects the endocardium, where pathogens adhere to the valves or lining, forming vegetation that can lead to severe complications. Infective endocarditis occurs when microorganisms, usually bacteria from other body...
783

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Correction to: Sleep-disordered breathing in children and adolescents seeking paediatric dental care in Dubai, UAE.

European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry·2022
Same author

Sleep-disordered breathing in children and adolescents seeking paediatric dental care in Dubai, UAE.

European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry·2022
Same author

Candida peritonitis.

Minerva anestesiologica·2013
Same author

Windows of vulnerability: maternal separation, age, and fluoxetine on adolescent depressive-like behavior in rats.

Neuroscience·2013
Same author

Organization of telencephalotectal projections in pigeons: Impact for lateralized top-down control.

Neuroscience·2006
Same author

[Transient acute arthritis in adults].

Praxis·2006

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 6, 2026

Author Spotlight: Advancing Research on Candida albicans Biofilm-Associated Prosthetic Joint Infections
04:37

Author Spotlight: Advancing Research on Candida albicans Biofilm-Associated Prosthetic Joint Infections

Published on: February 2, 2024

1.4K

[Periprosthetic knee infection after a cat bite].

Dietmar Spelitz1, N Freund, M Halabi

  • 1Abteilung für Orthopädie, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Schwestern Ried, Am Schlossberg 1, 4910, Ried im Innkreis, Österreich, dietmar.spelitz@bhs.at.

Der Orthopade
|July 22, 2015
PubMed
Summary

A cat bite led to a rare Pasteurella multocida knee arthroplasty infection. Prompt antibiotic treatment is crucial for patients with prosthetic joints and pets, especially after bites.

More Related Videos

Novel Diagnostics in Revision Arthroplasty: Implant Sonication and Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction
10:35

Novel Diagnostics in Revision Arthroplasty: Implant Sonication and Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction

Published on: December 3, 2017

11.7K
Combined In vivo Optical and µCT Imaging to Monitor Infection, Inflammation, and Bone Anatomy in an Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Mice
18:40

Combined In vivo Optical and µCT Imaging to Monitor Infection, Inflammation, and Bone Anatomy in an Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Mice

Published on: October 16, 2014

18.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 6, 2026

Author Spotlight: Advancing Research on Candida albicans Biofilm-Associated Prosthetic Joint Infections
04:37

Author Spotlight: Advancing Research on Candida albicans Biofilm-Associated Prosthetic Joint Infections

Published on: February 2, 2024

1.4K
Novel Diagnostics in Revision Arthroplasty: Implant Sonication and Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction
10:35

Novel Diagnostics in Revision Arthroplasty: Implant Sonication and Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction

Published on: December 3, 2017

11.7K
Combined In vivo Optical and µCT Imaging to Monitor Infection, Inflammation, and Bone Anatomy in an Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Mice
18:40

Combined In vivo Optical and µCT Imaging to Monitor Infection, Inflammation, and Bone Anatomy in an Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Mice

Published on: October 16, 2014

18.0K

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Pasteurella multocida infections are exceptionally rare in patients with joint arthroplasty.
  • Domestic animal bites, particularly from cats, can introduce pathogens into prosthetic joints.

Observation:

  • A patient with a knee arthroplasty developed a severe infection following a domestic cat bite.
  • Clinical presentation included a putrid joint effusion, necessitating prosthesis removal.

Findings:

  • Infection was confirmed to be caused by Pasteurella multocida.
  • A two-stage revision surgery combined with intravenous antibiotic therapy was performed.

Implications:

  • Prosthetic joint infections from pet-associated bites require increased clinical awareness.
  • Patients with domestic pets and arthroplasty should be educated about potential infection risks.
  • Prompt and thorough antibiotic treatment is vital following animal bites in this patient population.