Streptococcus pneumoniae septic arthritis and osteomyelitis in an HIV-seropositive patient

Streptococcus Pneumoniae infections are a common cause of bacteremia and community-acquired pneumonia in HIV-positive individuals. Bone and joint infections as a result of S. pneumoniae are extremely rare. We report the first case of S. pneumoniae septic arthritis and osteomyelitis in an HIV-positive adult patient. The patient was successfully treated with oral levofloxacin. (Heart Lung® 1999;28:74-6)