Abstract
Pyogenic knee arthritis caused by group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus (GAS) is rare. GAS sometimes causes group A β-hemolytic streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. We encountered a case of pyogenic knee arthritis caused by GAS that resolved after appropriate treatment (emergency arthroscopic synovectomy and medication) administered within 48 h of onset. In cases of a history of another infection with acute knee joint pain, the possibility of GAS-induced pyogenic knee arthritis should be considered, and proper treatment should be administered immediately.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Arthritis, Infectious / diagnosis
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Arthritis, Infectious / microbiology
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Arthritis, Infectious / therapy*
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Arthroscopy*
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Female
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Fluid Therapy*
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Humans
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Knee Joint / microbiology
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Knee Joint / surgery*
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Shock, Septic / microbiology
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Shock, Septic / prevention & control*
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis
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Streptococcal Infections / microbiology
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Streptococcal Infections / therapy*
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Streptococcus pyogenes / drug effects*
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Streptococcus pyogenes / isolation & purification
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Streptococcus pyogenes / pathogenicity
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Time Factors
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Treatment Outcome