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This is a Case Report study (also classified as: Observational).

September 10, 2025Journal of Orthopaedic Case ReportsOpen Access

Haemophilus influenzae Acute Prosthetic Joint Infection: A Rare Case Report on Time-Critical, Pathogen-Specific Management

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SCShreya ChaudhuriYashoda Hospital RKRahul KakranYashoda Hospital VTVipin TyagiJaypee University of Engineering and Technology

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Case report demonstrates successful targeted therapy for prosthetic joint infection due to haemophilus influenzae, highlighting the importance of rapid diagnostics.

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Rapid identification of haemophilus influenzae allowed for timely and targeted therapy in a complex case.
In the patient, initial cultures were inconclusive, but PCR testing identified the pathogen within 2 hours.
The approach of debridement and implant retention led to significant clinical improvement and preserved the prosthetic implant.
This case reinforces the utility of molecular diagnostics in managing rare infections effectively.

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Chaudhuri et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b1a154b1d3bfb60e92f2 https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i08.5870

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Case report demonstrates successful targeted therapy for prosthetic joint infection due to haemophilus influenzae, highlighting the importance of rapid diagnostics.

Haemophilus influenzae Acute Prosthetic Joint Infection: A Rare Case Report on Time-Critical, Pathogen-Specific Management

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Haemophilus influenzae Acute Prosthetic Joint Infection: A Rare Case Report on Time-Critical, Pathogen-Specific Management

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