Candida albicans prosthetic arthritis treated with fluconazole alone

Authors
Merrer, J Dupont, B Nieszkowska, A De Jonghe, B Outin, H
Citation
J. Merrer et al., Candida albicans prosthetic arthritis treated with fluconazole alone, J INFECTION, 42(3), 2001, pp. 208-209
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF INFECTION
ISSN journal
01634453 → ACNP
Volume
42
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
208 - 209
Database
ISI
SICI code
0163-4453(200104)42:3<208:CAPATW>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Conventional treatment of Candida prosthetic joint infection usually includ es: surgery followed by a long period of antifungal medication, We report a case of Candida albicans prosthetic arthritis successfully treated with fl uconazole alone. (C) 2001 The British infection Society.