Recurrent pseudomonas septic arthritis.
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چکیده
Episodes of septic arthritis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa occurred in a patient with an infected vascular graft. He responded well to antibiotic therapy and removal of the graft was not required. The aetiology of this unusual cause of septic arthritis is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 69 818 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1993