Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume · 1993 · 47 citations · 0 references
MedicineHematologyInfectious DiseasesRheumatologySepsisImmunodeficiency DisordersJoint InfectionsSeptic ArthritisAcute Septic ArthritisAdult Septic ArthritisJoint Disease In HemophiliaSeptic Arthritis ComplicationsSeptic Arthritis Treatment
Septic arthritis has been regarded as rare in haemophiliacs, but its incidence may have increased since HIV infection has become widespread in these patients. We describe six cases treated at one haemophilia unit over a two-year period and discuss their investigation, diagnosis and treatment. Four of the patients were seropositive to anti-HIV.