Case report: vertebral osteomyelitis secondary to a dental abscess
Abstract Background Vertebral osteomyelitis can be attributed to many factors including immunosuppression, diabetes, malignancy, collagen disease, periodontal disease, open fractures, and endoscopic procedures. Anaerobic bacteria, such as Veillonella species, are found in the oral cavity and are rar...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-4857-7 |