Aggregatibacter aphrophilus Sacroiliitis Following Gastroscopy in a Young Sportsman

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.
Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Case Report Source Type: research