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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 95-97 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Acta Haematologica |
Volume | 84 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1990 |
Keywords
- Hemophilia B
- Hemophilic arthropathy
- Polyarthritis, group B streptococcal
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hematology