J Pediatr Infect Dis 2009; 04(03): 305-307
DOI: 10.3233/JPI-2009-0176
Case Report
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Salmonella enteritidis septic arthritis of the hip: A case report

Maria Papapetropoulou
a   Iatriko Athinon Medical Centre, Athens, Greece
,
Fani Leontsini
a   Iatriko Athinon Medical Centre, Athens, Greece
,
Michalis Ierodiakonou
a   Iatriko Athinon Medical Centre, Athens, Greece
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06 June 2008

22 October 2008

Publication Date:
28 July 2015 (online)

Abstract

Herein we describe a unique case of previously healthy child in Greece who developed septic arthritis of hip due to Salmonella enteritidis. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report in the literature of septic arthritis of hip in a child with no preexisting disease caused by S. enteritidis. The case was documented by culture of the aspirated joint fluid and blood cultures. The isolated microorganism was identified on species level in the National Reference Centre for Salmonella and Shigella. Antimicrobial therapy and arthrotomy were performed. The patient developed sequalae (complete disruption of the femoral cap) and she is still followed.