“Bilateral Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Periprosthetic Joint Infections in an Immunocompromised Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review”
A 63-year-old dog owner with bilateral total knee arthroplasties developed periprosthetic joint infections bilaterally due to Capnocytophaga canimorsus (C canimorsus), a bacterium commonly found in the saliva of dogs and cats. Aerobic and anaerobic cultures from explant surgery were negative; howeve...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Arthroplasty Today |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344125000512 |
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| Summary: | A 63-year-old dog owner with bilateral total knee arthroplasties developed periprosthetic joint infections bilaterally due to Capnocytophaga canimorsus (C canimorsus), a bacterium commonly found in the saliva of dogs and cats. Aerobic and anaerobic cultures from explant surgery were negative; however, bacterial 16S polymerase chain reaction followed by sequencing of the amplified product identified C canimorsus in both knees. Treatment was successful with bilateral explant, antibiotic spacers, intravenous antibiotics, and reimplantation. C canimorsus is a rare cause of prostheses infections. As total knee arthroplasty prevalence increases, infections will also increase. Treatment is best provided with collaboration among orthopaedic surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and pharmacists. |
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| ISSN: | 2352-3441 |