Septic arthritis of the knee caused by Edwardsiella tarda after a catfish puncture wound.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Anglers are wary of catfish as their sharp fin spines may cause injury and, in some species, envenomation. We describe another complication of catfish spine injury--septic arthritis caused by Edwardsiella tarda. We believe this is the first report of this organism causing septic arthritis.