ARTHRITIS DUE TO HAEMOPHILUS-APHROPHILUS - A CASE-REPORT

The authors report a case of sterno-costo-clavicular arthritis due to Haemophilus aphrophilus. This bacteria which belongs to the H.A.C.E.K. group is a commonly found in the mouth. It was isolated in cultures f rom blood and sterno-costo-clavicular abscess in a 43 year-old patient . Evolution was favorable after abscess drainage and antibiotherapy fo r 7 weeks. This case was unusual because of the infection site and the nature of the bacteria in an immunocompetent patient. Infection could be linked to dental care in the previous weeks.