Abstract
A case of multiple pyarthroses due to Staphylococcus aureus occurring in a severe classical hemophiliac is presented. Successful management depended on drainage of the infected joints and a prolonged course of antibiotics. Several criteria are suggested for recognition of hemophiliacs who might benefit from joint aspiration as a diagnostic tool for the presence of septic arthritis.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Arthritis, Infectious / etiology*
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Arthritis, Infectious / therapy
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Blood Transfusion
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Drainage
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Hemarthrosis / etiology*
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Hemarthrosis / therapy
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Hemophilia A / blood
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Hemophilia A / complications*
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Hemophilia A / therapy
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Humans
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Male
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Staphylococcal Infections / complications*
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Staphylococcal Infections / therapy