Periprosthetic hip joint infection with Aspergillus terreus: A clinical case and a review of the literature.

ABSTRACT: Fungal periprosthetic joint infections due to Aspergillus species are rare but are associated with significant cost and morbidity. We present a case of Asperigillus terreus prosthetic joint infection of the hip. The patient was successfully treated with a prolonged course of systemic antifungals along with surgical management.

SUBMITTER: Bartash R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5544492 | biostudies-other | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other