Septic arthritis due to streptococci and enterococci in native joints: a 13 year retrospective study
ConclusionsStreptococcal SA was mostly due to ß-haemolytic streptococci in older and polymorbid patients. Old age, anginosus group streptococci, enterococci, and polymicrobial infections predicted poor outcome, while antibiotic treatment duration can likely be shortened.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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