Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases
Manuscript ID	12158
Country	India

Received	2014-06-24 20:14
Peer-Review Started	2014-06-25 12:09
To Make the First Decision	2014-07-10 17:20
Return for Revision	2014-07-11 17:28
Revised	2014-07-21 22:27
Second Decision	2014-09-10 13:33
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2014-09-10 13:56
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Category	Infectious Diseases
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Prosthetic joint infections-a clinico-microbiological perspective: Review article
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Pravin K Nair, Vivek G Bhat and Michelle S Vaz
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Corresponding Author	Vivek G Bhat, MD, Associate Professor-Microbiology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Department of Microbiology, ACTREC-Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai 410210, India. vivekbhat2005@yahoo.com
Key Words	Prosthetic joint infections; Biofilms; Diagnosis; Antimicrobial therapy; Surgical treatment
Core Tip	Prosthetic joint infections (PJIs), although uncommon, may be associated with significant complications and morbidity. Staphylococci are among the most commonly involved organisms. Diagnosis may be challenging in spite of the availability of various laboratory and radiological tests. Treatment too, is often difficult because most infections are caused by biofilm producing organisms. A combination of prudent surgical intervention and specific antibiotic treatment is the key to a successful management. Thus, a multidisciplinary approach is the best option in dealing with PJI, and should involve a team of orthopedic specialists, clinicians, pathologists, radiologists and microbiologists to ensure best outcomes.
Publish Date	2014-09-30 19:33
Citation	Nair PK, Bhat VG, Vaz MS. Prosthetic joint infections-a clinico-microbiological perspective: Review article. World J Clin Infect Dis 2014; 4(3): 9-15
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3176/full/v4/i3/9.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5495/wjcid.v4.i3.9

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