Abstract
One case of deep sepsis from Mycobacterium tuberculosis occurring two years after total hip replacement is reported. The patient had no history of previous tuberculous infection nor showed any sign of systemic disease at the time of surgery. The clinical and pathogenic implications are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 186-188 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Archives of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery |
Volume | 107 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 1988 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery