Fungal Prosthetic Joint Infection: A Case Series and Review of the Literature Article (Faculty180)

cited authors

  • Starnes, Victoria; Duggan, Joan; Hollingshead, Caitlyn

description

  • Fungal prosthetic joint infections comprise less than 1% of prosthetic joint infections. Thus, little is known regarding optimal management. This study aims to characterize the microbiology, surgical and medical management, and outcomes for these complex infections. The objectives of this study were to assess the impact of surgical approach, antifungal treatment, fungal species, and time to onset of infection from initial surgery on patient outcomes.

publication date

  • 2024

published in

start page

  • 1051

end page

  • 1065

volume

  • 13