Microbiology

Microbiology

Virulent Gram-positive organisms, particularly Staphylococcus - aureus , are the most common cause of bone or joint infection in native tissue. However, once prosthetic material is implanted, a wide range of organisms can be involved. This includes - organisms with low virulence that are usually considered skin commensals, such as coagulase-negative staphylococci, α -haemolytic streptococci and Cutibacterium acnes ( Table 43.1 ). e Microbiology

Virulent Gram-positive organisms, particularly Staphylococcus - aureus , are the most common cause of bone or joint infection in native tissue. However, once prosthetic material is implanted, a wide range of organisms can be involved. This includes - organisms with low virulence that are usually considered skin commensals, such as coagulase-negative staphylococci, α -haemolytic streptococci and Cutibacterium acnes ( Table 43.1 ). e Microbiology

Virulent Gram-positive organisms, particularly Staphylococcus - aureus , are the most common cause of bone or joint infection in native tissue. However, once prosthetic material is implanted, a wide range of organisms can be involved. This includes - organisms with low virulence that are usually considered skin commensals, such as coagulase-negative staphylococci, α -haemolytic streptococci and Cutibacterium acnes ( Table 43.1 ). e