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The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 17, Issue: 1, Page: 114-116
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Haemophilus parainfluenzae complicating total hip arthroplasty: A rapid failure
P. A. Jellicoe; A. Cohen; P. CampbellHip
We present a case of rapid failure of a total hip arthroplasty caused by infection with Haemophilus parainfluenzae. The septic loosening occurred over a period of 3 months and followed a dental extraction that had not been covered by prophylactic antibiotics. This failure occurred in a previously well-functioning and asymptomatic prosthetic joint.
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