Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 6, issue 7
Articles | Volume 6, issue 7
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-6-321-2021
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-6-321-2021
© Author(s) 2021. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 6, issue 7
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23 Aug 2021
Review |  | 23 Aug 2021

Candida fracture-related infection: a systematic review

Daniele De Meo, Gianluca Cera, Giancarlo Ceccarelli, Valerio Castagna, Raissa Aronica, Edoardo M. Pieracci, Pietro Persiani, and Ciro Villani

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The aim of this study is to summarize and improve knowledge regarding fracture-related infection caused by Candida (CFRI) through a systematic review on the topic, accompanied by a case report. Candida infections in fractures are rare but difficult-to-treat events. The existing fracture-related infection treatment algorithm combined with long-term systemic antifungal therapy has an anecdotal value and needs more extensive studies to be validated.
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