Septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis from Pseudomonas aeruginosa: reconsidering traditional risk factors and symptoms in the elderly patient

A high-functioning 82-year-old man presented with lower lumbar pain and pubic tenderness. On admission he was afebrile with a normal white count. A grossly elevated C reactive protein was noted. CT scan of the pelvis showed a fluid collection anterior to the pubic symphysis and to the right of the m...

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Veröffentlicht in:BMJ case reports 2012-08, Vol.2012, p.bcr2012006777
Hauptverfasser: To, Fergus, Tam, Penny, Villanyi, Diane
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