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January 1, 2020Journal of Bone and Joint Infection14 citationsOpen Access

Streptococcus bovis Hip and Knee Periprosthetic Joint Infections: A Series of 9 Cases

JTJeremy C. ThompsonAGAshton H. GoldmanATAaron J. Tande

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SBG PJI is typically due to hematologic seeding. Colonoscopy should be pursued for patients with SBG PJI. Surgical treatment dictated by infection acuity and 6-week course of Ceftriaxone seems sufficient to control infection.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0340d3bc3ffe278e655b16https://doi.org/10.7150/jbji.36923
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