Hip arthroplasty infection with heterogeneous vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Scand J Infect Dis. 2006;38(10):934-8. doi: 10.1080/00365540600606408.

Abstract

We report a case of heterogeneous vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus hip arthroplasty infection. Apparent cure was obtained by excision of infected tissues and removal of prosthetic material combined with optimal and closely monitored prolonged intravenous antibiotic therapy including continuous high-dose vancomycin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Hip Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / drug therapy
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / microbiology*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / surgery
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy
  • Staphylococcal Infections / etiology*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification
  • Vancomycin Resistance*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents