ArticleCureus2026
Clinical and Microbiological Characteristics of Septic Arthritis in 25 Adults at a Tertiary Hospital in Cambodia: A Single-Center Retrospective Case Series.
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Abstract
Introduction Septic arthritis (SA) is a potentially destructive joint infection requiring timely diagnosis and treatment. Published adult data from Cambodia are limited, and local microbiological patterns may differ from those reported in other settings. Objective The objective of this study is to describe the demographic, clinical, laboratory, and available microbiological characteristics of adults treated for SA in a tertiary hospital in Cambodia. Materials and methods We conducted a small, single-center retrospective descriptive case series of 25 adults admitted to Medicine Ward B-A5, Calmette Hospital, from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024. Data were abstracted from medical records. Microbiological results were recorded as documented in the charts; detailed specimen-processing, organism-identification, and antimicrobial-susceptibility methods were not consistently available. Prior antibiotic exposure before presentation and treatment outcomes were also not consistently documented and were not analyzed. Results Among 25 patients, 15 (60%) were male, and the mean age was 49.52 ± 12.24 years. Ten (40%) were farmers and 21 (84%) lived outside Phnom Penh. Diabetes mellitus and alcohol use were each documented in 12 patients (48%). Joint pain (20/25, 80%), fever (16/25, 64%), and joint swelling (15/25, 60%) were common. The knee was affected in 17 patients (68%). An organism was reported from blood and/or synovial fluid culture in 13 patients (52%).
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