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Streptococcus agalactiae Septic Arthritis of the Shoulder and the Sacroiliac Joints : A Case Report
Joint Authors
Imam, Yahia Z.
Mattar, Issa
Abdelwahab, Nagui
Sarakbi, Housam Aldeen
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Invasive group beta-streptococcal arthritis is being increasingly diagnosed as suggested by recent data.
We report a case of a middle-aged lady from Sri Lanka who developed septic arthritis of the right shoulder and the left sacroiliac joint as well as an iliopsoas collection caused by Streptococcus agalactiae shortly after labor at Hamad General Hospital in Doha, Qatar.
We conclude that Streptococcus agalactiae septic arthritis is rare.
It can present with invasive disease in adults.
It usually targets older females and immuno compromised patients especially those with risk factors for bacteraemia.
Therefore a high index of suspicion is needed.
Shoulder and sacroiliac joint affection is not uncommon for unknown reasons.
Utilizing imaging modalities such as ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging is helpful.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Imam, Yahia Z.& Sarakbi, Housam Aldeen& Abdelwahab, Nagui& Mattar, Issa. 2012. Streptococcus agalactiae Septic Arthritis of the Shoulder and the Sacroiliac Joints : A Case Report. Case Reports in Rheumatology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Imam, Yahia Z.…[et al.]. Streptococcus agalactiae Septic Arthritis of the Shoulder and the Sacroiliac Joints : A Case Report. Case Reports in Rheumatology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Imam, Yahia Z.& Sarakbi, Housam Aldeen& Abdelwahab, Nagui& Mattar, Issa. Streptococcus agalactiae Septic Arthritis of the Shoulder and the Sacroiliac Joints : A Case Report. Case Reports in Rheumatology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-493236
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493236