Abstract
Periprosthetic joint infection(PJI)is the most difficult complication following total joint arthroplasty.Most of the etiological strains,accounting for over 98%of PJI,are bacterial species,with Staphylococcus aureus and Coagulase-negative staphylococci present in between 50%and 60%of all PJIs.Fungi,though rare,can also cause PJI in 1%-2%of cases and can be challenging to manage.The management of this uncommon but complex condition is challenging due to the absence of a consistent algorithm.Diagnosis of fungal PJI is difficult as isolation of the organisms by traditional culture may take a long time,and some of the culture-negative PJI can be caused by fungal organisms.In recent years,the introduction of next-generation sequencing has provided opportunity for isolation of the infective organisms in culture-negative PJI cases.The suggested treatment is based on consensus and includes operative and non-operative measures.Two-stage revision surgery is the most reliable surgical option for chronic PJI caused by fungi.Pharmacological therapy with antifungal agents is required for a long period of time with antibiotics and included to cover superinfections with bacterial species.The aim of this review article is to report the most up-to-date information on the diagnosis and treatment of fungal PJI with the intention of providing clear guidance to clinicians,researchers and surgeons.
基金项目
Social Undertaking and Livelihood Security Projects of Chongqing(CSTC2016SHMSZX130068)