Cutibacterium acnes (previously known as Propionibacterium acnes) is frequently found on
lipid-rich parts of the human skin. While C. acnes is most known for its role in the …

The antibiotic treatment of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) is complicated by the presence
of biofilm produced by bacteria on the abiotic surface of the implant. Bacteria within the …

Orthopedic implants account for 99% of orthopedic surgeries, however, orthopedic implant-
related infection is one of the most serious complications owing to the potential for limb …

These guidelines are an update of those made in 2007 at the request of the French Society
of Infectious Diseases (SPILF, Société de Pathologie Infectieuse de Langue Française) …

Bacterial diseases of marine fish inflict significant economic damage to fisheries and
aquaculture and pose an increasing risk to public health. When addressing fish disease, an …

Aims: This study aimed to characterize 79 Cutibacterium acnes strains isolated from
prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) originated from eight European hospitals. Methods: Isolates …

Background There is still no consensus among surgeons on whether to perform a one or two-
stage surgical revision in infected shoulder arthroplasties. The aim of this systematic review …

Introduction A periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a major complication of arthroplasty.
Treatment of PJI consists of surgical debridement with or without the exchange of the implant …

Objectives Postoperative surgical site infection (SSI) is associated with high rates of
disability, especially following instrumented spinal surgeries. The management of implant …

Despite recent advances during the last few years, microbiological diagnosis of prosthetic
joint infections remains a challenge. Molecular biology techniques have been developed to …