Indolent Propionibacterium acnes infection associated with orthopedic hardware in the ankle: A case report and literature review.
Clin Case Rep 2019;
7:1494-1498. [PMID:
31428375 PMCID:
PMC6692978 DOI:
10.1002/ccr3.2283]
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Abstract
Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) infections of the foot and ankle are very rare and require a unique approach to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Clinicians should consider P. acnes as a cause for all late and indolent orthopedic infections, as appropriate surgical and medical management can result in a good outcome.
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