First Reported Case of Prosthetic Joint Infection Caused by an Unusual Bacterium: Neisseria macacae
Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, cilt.7, sa.4, ss.443-447, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 7 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.36519/idcm.2025.641
- Dergi Adı: Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.443-447
- Anahtar Kelimeler: joint infections, Neisseria, Neisseria macacae, prosthetic joint infection
- Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Acute non-traumatic joint pain, swelling, and fever require prompt evaluation for a prosthetic joint infection, a serious bacterial complication affecting both large and small joints. Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Staphylococcus aureus are among the most common causes, typically involving a single joint. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first case of a prosthetic joint infection caused by Neisseria macacae, highlighting its relevance for differential diagnosis. Identification was achieved using MALDI-TOF and confirmed with next-generation sequencing. While N. gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis are well-recognized pathogens, other Neisseria species may cause opportunistic infections, underscoring the importance of comprehensive microbiological evaluation.