Group B streptococcal polyarthritis complicating hemophilia B |
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| Authors: | L C Hartmann W M Nauseef |
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| Institution: | Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City. |
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| Abstract: | We report a case of polyarticular group B streptococcal infection in an HIV-negative 46-year-old alcoholic with factor IX deficiency. Septic arthritis occurs infrequently in the hemophilic population despite their chronic joint disease; indications for diagnostic arthrocentesis in these individuals are discussed. The group B streptococcus often behaves as an opportunist in adults. |
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