Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 11, issue 4
Articles | Volume 11, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-11-453-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-11-453-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 11, issue 4
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31 Jul 2026
Original full-length article |  | 31 Jul 2026

Rapid molecular culture versus conventional culture for periprosthetic joint infection: diagnostic performance and clinical relevance

Elizabeth Morreel, Paul Savelkoul, and Inge van Loo

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Joint replacement infections are difficult to diagnose quickly because standard laboratory cultures can take days to weeks and may miss bacteria after antibiotic treatment. We evaluated a rapid molecular test using fluid from removed implants and found that it provided clinically useful results within hours. This approach may help doctors exclude infection sooner, reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, and improve patient care.
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