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Moraxella septic arthritis of the knee joint: a case report
Abstract:
Moraxella osloensis pyarthrosis of the knee joint is an unusual infection. The diagnosis can be quite difficult since the organism is fastidious in its growth characteristics. This case report presents an adult with M. osloensis sepsis of the knee, which could only be diagnosed by arthroscopic synovial biopsy and culture. Moreover, arthroscopy played a critical role in the definitive therapy.
Insights
Moraxella osloensis knee joint infections are rare and challenging to diagnose due to the bacteria
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Microbiology
Background:
- Pyarthrosis, or infected joint fluid, is uncommon.
- Moraxella osloensis is a bacterium that rarely causes joint infections.
- Diagnosing M. osloensis infections can be difficult due to its fastidious growth requirements.