Lompoc, CA
A female asked:
What is the recommended treatment for staphylococcus capitis infection revealed in a culture after surgery on a swollen arthritic knee?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ralf Lukneranswered
Internal Medicine 10 years experience
It depends: Staph capitis is a coagulase negative Staph species. If this was found in 1 of 4 blood culture bottles, it may be a contaminant (artifact of blood culture sample through skin). If this organism was found in the culture of the knee (aspirate, synovial fluid), then its presence is more worrisome and an infectious disease specialist should be consulted on how to further evaluate and maybe treat.
740 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 29 years experience
Wash out, antibiotic: Appropriate antibiotic coverage and washout of knee until infection clearly irradicated. There is a blood test known as crp that shows how the infection treatment is going and should be normalized for several weeks before antibiotics discontinued.
740 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Jan 5, 2019
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.