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EBJIS-proposed definition of infection applied to the intervention group. Stated evaluation of sensitivity and specificity by Renz et al [16]. PJI was diagnosed when at least one of the below mentioned criteria was fulfilled. CRP: C-reactive protein; ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate; HPF: high-power field; PMN: polymorphonuclear granulocytes; CFU: colony-forming units.
