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Infectious Disease
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis shows lower prosthetic joint infection odds with cephalosporins versus non-cephalosporin prophylaxis in primary arthroplasty
Cephalosporins lower prosthetic joint infection risk in primary hip and knee replacements
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated single-agent cephalosporin prophylaxis against non-cephalosporin antibiotics in adults un…
A large review of over 200,000 surgeries found lower infection rates when using cephalosporins for prevention.
May 21, 2026
Infectious Disease
Cohort
Streptococcus agalactiae is a predominant cause of prosthetic joint infections in adults with specific risk factors
Hidden Bacteria: Why Your Diabetes Risks Bone Infections
This retrospective cohort study analyzed 1,454 adults in a West Region registry to identify risk factors for Streptococcus agalactiae bone a…
A hidden bacteria called S. agalactiae is the top cause of slow-healing bone infections in people with diabetes, obesity, or poor blood flow…
medRxiv
Apr 14, 2026