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Group B streptococcus in prosthetic hip and knee joint-associated infections

Sendi, P. and Christensson, B. and Uçkay, I. and Trampuz, A. and Achermann, Y. and Boggian, K. and Svensson, D. and Widerström, M. and Zimmerli, W. and PJI study group, G. B. S.. (2011) Group B streptococcus in prosthetic hip and knee joint-associated infections. The journal of hospital infection, Vol. 79, H. 1. pp. 64-69.

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Abstract

The incidence of invasive group B streptococcus (GBS) infections in non-pregnant adults is increasing. Little is known about GBS in periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs). We aimed to analyse the clinical presentation of GBS PJI and its treatment in association with the outcome. The characteristics of 36 GBS PJIs collected from 10 centres were investigated. In 34 episodes, follow-up examination of ? 2 years was available, allowing treatment and outcome analysis. Most infections (75%) occurred ? 3 months after implantation. Most patients (91%) had at least one comorbidity; 69% presented with acute symptoms and 83% with damaged periprosthetic soft tissue. In 20 of 34 episodes debridement and retention of implant was attempted, but in five of these the prosthesis was ultimately removed. Hence, in 19 (56%) episodes, the implant was removed, including 14 immediate removals. In four episodes the removal was permanent. Penicillin derivatives and clindamycin were the most common antimicrobials administered (68%). In 94% the infection was cured, and in 82% functional mobility preserved. Debridement with implant retention was successful if the duration of symptoms was short, the prosthesis stable, and the tissue damage minor (10/10 vs 3/10 episodes, P = 0.003). Surgery that complied with a published algorithm was associated with a favourable outcome (P = 0.049).
Faculties and Departments:03 Faculty of Medicine > Bereich Medizinische Fächer (Klinik) > Infektiologie > Infektiologie (Battegay M)
03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Klinische Forschung > Bereich Medizinische Fächer (Klinik) > Infektiologie > Infektiologie (Battegay M)
UniBasel Contributors:Trampuz, Andrej
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0195-6701
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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