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The patient was discharged on suppressive oral ciprofloxacin monotherapy. First-stage revision was performed at 5 months after presentation\u2014subsequent aspiration at 1 year postoperatively demonstrated no organisms and no leucocytes. At 18-month follow-up, the patient continues to do well and has elected not to proceed with second-stage surgery.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">E. rhusiopathiae<\/jats:italic>\n                      is a rarely seen pathogen in PJI\u2014it should be considered with immunosuppression and relevant exposure risks. 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