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[Pasteurella multocida as a cause of septic arthritis in the elderly]
F Tató1, O Adam, M Schmid-Wimmer
1Rheuma-Einheit, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Müchen.
Zeitschrift Fur Rheumatologie
|November 1, 1988
Abstract:
Pasteurella multocida as cause of septic arthritis was only reported in patients with underlying joint damage or altered systemic host defense. We report a case of septic arthritis of the shoulder in a 92-year-old, previously healthy woman. It is concluded that Pasteurella multocida can cause septic arthritis in aged persons without precedent joint damage.
Insights
Pasteurella multocida can cause septic arthritis, even in healthy elderly individuals. This finding expands understanding of the bacterial infection in aged populations without prior joint issues.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Rheumatology
- Geriatric Medicine
Background:
- Septic arthritis caused by Pasteurella multocida is typically associated with compromised host defenses or pre-existing joint damage.
- Previous reports have limited the understanding of Pasteurella multocida's potential to cause joint infections in otherwise healthy individuals.
Observation:
- A case of septic arthritis affecting the shoulder joint is presented.
- The affected patient was a 92-year-old woman with no history of joint damage or significant underlying health conditions.
Findings:
- Pasteurella multocida was identified as the causative agent of septic arthritis in this elderly patient.
- The infection occurred in the absence of any apparent predisposing factors such as prior joint injury or systemic immune compromise.
Implications:
- This case suggests that Pasteurella multocida may be an underrecognized cause of septic arthritis in the elderly population.
- Clinicians should consider Pasteurella multocida in the differential diagnosis of septic arthritis, particularly in older adults, even without typical risk factors.
- Further research may be warranted to explore the specific mechanisms and prevalence of Pasteurella multocida-induced septic arthritis in healthy aging individuals.