Septic arthritis of the knee caused by Edwardsiella tarda after a catfish puncture wound.

Med J Aust · 1998

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.