A rare primary Candida parapsilosis infection of the knee joint in a patient without predisposing factors: A case report

We report an unusual case of Candida parapsilosis infection in the knee joint with no predisposing factors. Patient concerns: A 65-year-old man entered our hospital complaining of persistent pain and mild swelling of the right knee that seriously affected normal walking. There was no obvious cause for his distress. Diagnosis: The case was eventually diagnosed as a primary Candida parapsilosis infection which had many diagnostic particularities and difficulties. Interventions: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) was ultimately performed followed by fluconazole coverage. Outcomes: The patient showed good clinical performance at the 3- and 6-month follow-up visits and was very satisfied with the therapeutic effect. Lessons: If there were suspected symptoms of primary Candida infection cases, imaging and microscopic examinations, tissue cultures, and pathological examination of the puncture knee joint fluid were required.
Source: Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research