Growth of Cutibacterium acnes is common on osteosynthesis material of the shoulder in patients without signs of infection
Background and purpose — Cutibacterium acnes, formerly known as Propionibacterium acnes, is often isolated from deep tissues of the shoulder. It is recognized as an important causative agent of foreign-material associated infections. However, the incidence and significance of its detection in tissue...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-09-01
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| Series: | Acta Orthopaedica |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2018.1489095 |