False-negative synovial alpha-defensin

We present a case of chronic periprosthetic hip infection diagnosed using the Musculoskeletal Infection Society criteria as the gold standard. The alpha-defensin test was falsely negative. The diagnostic workup of the patient is detailed, along with a discussion regarding the potential reasons behin...

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Autores principales: Adams, Jake R., Schwartz, Adam J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2017
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5712026/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29204488
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2017.05.006

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5712026/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29204488
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2017.05.006

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