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Prosthetic Joint Infection Due to Mycobacterium senegalense After Exposure to Zebu Cattle: A Case Report
Andrew P Jameson1, Seth M Barker2, Andrew G Urquhart3
1Mercy Health Saint Mary's Hospital Department of Infectious Diseases, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Case:
A 69-year-old male patient, 5 years after a well-functioning total hip arthroplasty for severe osteoarthritis, presented with a 3-month history of progressive, unrelenting, "burning" pain in his right hip with accompanying fullness of the right thigh. Inflammatory markers were elevated, and imaging revealed a large unilocular fluid collection with communication to the hip joint. Aspiration was positive for Mycobacterium senegalense. A combination of surgical and antibiotic therapy successfully treated this patient.
Conclusion:
Mycobacterium senegalense is a rare cause of prosthetic joint infection. A combination of surgical and antimicrobial management is required for effective treatment.
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