Aggregatibacter aphrophilus Sacroiliitis Following Gastroscopy in a Young Sportsman

Clin J Sport Med. 2017 Jan;27(1):e3-e5. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000311.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aggregatibacter aphrophilus / isolation & purification*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Ceftriaxone / administration & dosage
  • Drainage
  • Football
  • Gastroscopy / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pasteurellaceae Infections / drug therapy
  • Pasteurellaceae Infections / etiology*
  • Pasteurellaceae Infections / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / microbiology*
  • Sacroiliitis / drug therapy
  • Sacroiliitis / microbiology*
  • Sacroiliitis / surgery
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ceftriaxone