Sample E: Synovial fluid culture, grown on nutrient agar: staphylococcus epidermidis

A 75 year old male was admitted to hospital during a routine check-up following his recent knee-replacement surgery. A physical examination revealed stiffness, odema and hyperaemia at the new joint. When questioned, the patient revealed he had been experiencing night sweats. The patient has a history of osteoarthritis and diabetes.

what is disease

highlight any risk factors or possible underlying issues in the patient profile, explaining WHY these could contribute to disease caused by the particular organism