Indolent Propionibacterium acnes infection associated with orthopedic hardware in the ankle: A case report and literature review

Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) infections of the foot and ankle are very rare and require a unique approach to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Clinicians should consider P. acnes as a cause for all late and indolent orthopedic infections, as appropriate surgical and medical management can...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2019-08, Vol.7 (8), p.1494-1498
Main Authors: Arain, Abdul R., Sullivan, Connor W., Angelicola‐Richardson, Kyle, Haddad, Stefanos, Rosenbaum, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ankle
Antibiotics
Biofilms
Bone surgery
Case Report
Case Reports
Fractures
Hair
Infections
Infectious diseases
Joint surgery
P. acnes foot and ankle infection
Patients
Propionibacterium acnes in orthopedic hardware
Propionibacterium acnes infection of the foot
Shoulder
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Summary:Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) infections of the foot and ankle are very rare and require a unique approach to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Clinicians should consider P. acnes as a cause for all late and indolent orthopedic infections, as appropriate surgical and medical management can result in a good outcome. Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) infections of the foot and ankle are very rare and require a unique approach to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Clinicians should consider P. acnes as a cause for all late and indolent orthopedic infections, as appropriate surgical and medical management can result in a good outcome.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.2283