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Septic arthritis caused by Enterobacter agglomerans
Archives of Internal Medicine
|May 1, 1978
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of septic arthritis caused by Enterobacter agglomerans in an 11-year-old boy. Successful treatment involved antibiotics and joint fluid drainage, highlighting a potential risk from plant-associated bacteria.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Enterobacter agglomerans is a plant pathogen.
- Human infections are typically linked to plant contact.
- Septic arthritis is a joint infection.