Tow cases of Candida arthritis.

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Candida arthritis has been uncommon. But recently, with the increased use of antibiotics, immunosuppressive agents, intra-venous catheterization and intra-articular steroid injection, they probably occur much more frquentry than recognized. A review of the literature yields 33 documented cases. We have had two experiences of Candida albicans arthritis. Case 1 was an 84-year-old male. His right knee was involved following repeated intra-articular steroid injection. Case 2 was a 63-year-old male. He had sustained fracture-dislocation of left hip joint and abdominal abscess by traffic accident. A year later, his left hip joint was involved follwing prolonged use of antibiotics and dranage. Candida organisms were identified in the synovium in both cases. Both cases were treated by synovectomy and arthrodesis.
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