Phialemonium curvatum arthritis of the knee following intra-articular injection of a corticosteroid. |
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Authors: | Michael Dan Orit Yossepowitch David Hendel Orna Shwartz Deanna A Sutton |
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Affiliation: | E. Wolfson Hospital, Holon, Israel. midan@post.tau.ac.il |
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Abstract: | Phialemonium curvatum arthritis of the knee developed in a diabetic man following intra-articular injection of a corticosteroid. Cure was achieved with a 6-week course of intravenous amphotericin B deoxycholate. P.curvatum is commonly found in the environment and is often considered a contaminant; yet, its pathogenic potential should be seriously considered in selected patients. |
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