We report a novel case of septic arthritis of the symphysis pubis due to Streptococcus
pneumoniae and review 99 previously reported cases of infection of this joint. Typical …

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This report summarizes presentations and discussions of experts in the fields of infectious
diseases and drug abuse. These experts met to:(1) identify unresolved research issues and …

Over the last few years several factors have contributed to change somewhat the
epidemiology and clinical features of bacterial arthritis. Longer life expectancy, increased …

Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between individual
characteristics and deep tissue infections in patients enrolled in opioid agonist treatment in …

Osteomyelitis of the pubis symphysis is a rare condition. There have been various reports in
the literature of inflammation and osteomyelitis as well as septic arthritis of pubic symphysis …

Background: Osteitis pubis was first described in 1924 in patients who had had suprapubic
surgery. Since that time many theories concerning the cause of the disease have been …

Prostate cancer is the most common solid cancer among American men. Although there are
various modalities for treatment, including radical prostatectomy among many others, the …

Background The role of illicit drug abuse in total joint arthroplasty is largely unknown and is
likely underestimated. Patients with drug addictions often suffer from septic osteoarthritis or a …

Rheumatic manifestations of substance abuse are uncommon but recognized complications.
Repeated injections of drugs and adulterants represent repeated antigenic challenge. The …