Atypical Presentation of Haemophilus influenzae Septic Arthritis: A Case Report

INTRODUCTION: Septic arthritis is a destructive form of acute arthritis that requires expeditious recognition. as delayed treatment yields significant morbidity and mortality. CASE REPORT: A 40-year-old male presented to the emergency department with right elbow pain. Examination revealed tachycardi...

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Autores principales: Tadych, Andrew Steven, Catano, David Enrique, Brill, April Lynn
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: University of California Irvine, Department of Emergency Medicine publishing Western Journal of Emergency Medicine 2021
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8610458/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34813444
http://dx.doi.org/10.5811/cpcem.2021.9.54043
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Sumario:INTRODUCTION: Septic arthritis is a destructive form of acute arthritis that requires expeditious recognition. as delayed treatment yields significant morbidity and mortality. CASE REPORT: A 40-year-old male presented to the emergency department with right elbow pain. Examination revealed tachycardia, swelling, redness, tenderness, and decreased range of motion of the right humeroulnar joint. Synovial fluid analysis was consistent with an inflammatory etiology, but blood and joint cultures ultimately revealed Haemophilus influenzae. DISCUSSION: This case highlights the importance of trusting clinical findings over laboratory evidence in patients with suspected septic arthritis.

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