Abstract
We report a case of Aggregatibacter aphrophilus sacroiliitis in a young sportsman, presenting 48 hours after endoscopy and biopsy. Microbiological diagnosis was made only after repeated attempt at joint aspiration. The patient was cured after radiologically guided drainage and a prolonged course of directed antibiotics.
MeSH terms
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Aggregatibacter aphrophilus / isolation & purification*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Ceftriaxone / administration & dosage
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Drainage
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Football
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Gastroscopy / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Male
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Pasteurellaceae Infections / drug therapy
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Pasteurellaceae Infections / etiology*
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Pasteurellaceae Infections / surgery
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Postoperative Complications / microbiology*
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Sacroiliitis / drug therapy
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Sacroiliitis / microbiology*
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Sacroiliitis / surgery
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Young Adult
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Ceftriaxone