Predisposing factors such as hemodialysis can lead to septic arthritis by the Candida albicans fungus, and early detection and therapy are essential.
A 68-year-old man with renal disease on hemodialysis was admitted for hip pain with limited range of motion and weight loss for 6 months. Medical history included longstanding Crohn disease treated with steroids. A central venous catheter was removed 6 months earlier and …