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PRO/EDR> Septic arthritis – USA (02): (KY) nosocomial, intra-articular injection, RFI

Hospital-Related Infection -- United StatesStaph [infection], injectable cortisone, Louisville, KY. I have a friend currently in isolation receiving IV antibiotics after receiving cortisone injections in both knees and her spine. Only one knee was infected. She observed her doctor administering all injections using individual vials and new syringes. I have been told that this is occurring in other parts of the city, and suspect an emerging outbreak due to errors at the compounding pharmacy. I am Read more [...]