Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 10, issue 6
Articles | Volume 10, issue 6
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-10-471-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-10-471-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 10, issue 6
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18 Nov 2025
Original full-length article |  | 18 Nov 2025

A comparison of the clinical characteristics and outcomes of aerobic and anaerobic prosthetic joint infections (PJIs): a single-center retrospective review

Lemuel R. Non and Poorani Sekar

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This study looked at infections in people with prosthetic joints and found that a type of bacteria called anaerobes is often overlooked but causes more infections than expected, especially in the shoulder. These infections tend to last longer and present differently compared to typical ones. The findings suggest that doctors should always check for anaerobic bacteria when diagnosing joint infections, especially when symptoms are long-lasting or involve the shoulder.
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