Aspergillus fumigatus Joint Infection: A Review

Evaluation of Human Body Fluids for the Diagnosis of Fungal Infections

“…In invasive Aspergillus infections, dark fluid is aspirated from the joint. In joints with Aspergillus fumigatus infection, synovial fluid analysis showed cell count between 7300 and 128 000 cell/mL, predominantly neutrophils [79]. …”

Osteomyelitis of the Hip secondary to Aspergillus fumigatus - A Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature

“…Recent studies of patients with invasive Aspergillosis have shown that treatment with Voriconazole is more effective than treatment with Amphotericin B [7,10,23,24]. Length of therapy is generally between 6-12 weeks [1,7].…”

The role of surgical debridement in different clinical manifestations of invasive aspergillosis

“…Drainage should be performed to gain synovial fluid for diagnostic methods. While debridement and drainage are indicated in Aspergillus arthritis, joint replacement can only be recommended in selected cases . Steinfeld et al .…”

“…While debridement and drainage are indicated in Aspergillus arthritis, joint replacement can only be recommended in selected cases. [92][93][94][94][95][96][97][98][99][100] Steinfeld et al [99] reported of two cases of Aspergillus arthritis of the knee that were managed by surgical intervention after the poor response to antifungal therapy alone. Arthroscopic debridement with a motorised shaver was performed and both patients showed good response.…”