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Summary
Peptoniphilus asaccharolyticus, a Gram-positive obligatory anaerobic coccus, is a commensal of the human vagina and gut and can be an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised patients. It is usually part of polymicrobial anaerobic infections such as skin and soft tissue infections in diabetics, bone and joint infections and surgical site infections; however, infections caused by P. asaccharolyticus in pure culture have been reported as well. Herein, we describe a case of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis caused by P. asaccharolyticus in a woman with osteoarthritis and diabetes mellitus.
- Musculoskeletal and joint disorders
- Bone and joint infections
- Radiology
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Contributors RV and JJW saw the patient and were involved in clinical decision-making. RV, SM and JJW contributed to manuscript, reviewed and approved the final draft.
Competing interests None declared.
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