Pasteurella infection in a total knee arthroplasty.

Abstract	Hematogenous infection of a total joint arthroplasty is a serious complication that has well-known etiologies. One of the most unusual inciting events is a bite wound. Pasteurella multocida is an anaerobic organism found in the mouths of mammals that has rarely been found to infect total knee arthroplasties. Prompt recognition of such an infection and prophylactic treatment with a penicillinase-resistant penicillin should maximize the patient's opportunity to eradicate such an infection.
Authors	G M Gabuzda, P R Barnett
Journal	Orthopaedic review (Orthop Rev) Vol. 21 Issue 5 Pg. 601, 604-5 (May 1992) ISSN: 0094-6591 [Print] United States
PMID	1603610 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics	Aged Aged, 80 and over Animals Bites and Stings (complications) Cats Combined Modality Therapy Female Humans Knee Prosthesis Pasteurella Infections (microbiology, therapy) Pasteurella multocida (isolation & purification) Prosthesis-Related Infections (microbiology, therapy)

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