Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus colonization in patients for total joint arthroplasty in South Africa
Abstract Background Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are a major source of morbidity and mortality for patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) colonization is an independent, modifiable risk factor for periprosthetic joint infections. Post-operativ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01635-4 |