Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis infections on implants

WF Oliveira, PMS Silva, RCS Silva, GMM Silva… - Journal of hospital …, 2018 - Elsevier
Infections are one of the main reasons for removal of implants from patients, and usually
need difficult and expensive treatments. Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus
epidermidis are the most frequently detected pathogens. We reviewed the epidemiology and
pathogenesis of implant-related infections. Relevant studies were identified by electronic
searching of the following databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, Academic Google, and
CAPES Journal Portal. This review reports epidemiological studies of implant infections …