Proteus mirabilis thoracic vertebral osteomyelitis: a case report
Abstract Background Proteus mirabilis is the second most common pathogen that causes urinary tract infections after Escherichia coli. In rare cases, it is associated with vertebral osteomyelitis. The underlying mechanism of this relationship may be related to the retrograde dissemination of bacteria...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02890-7 |