Spontaneous spondylodiscitis and epidural abscess due to Listeria monocytogenes in a middle-aged patient with gentamicin related side effects: A case report and a review of literature

Spontaneous spondylodiscitis and epidural abscess due to Listeria monocytogenes in a middle-aged patient with gentamicin related side effects: A case report and a review of literature

Introduction: Primary spondylodiscitis due to Listeria monocytogenes (LM) is a rare condition. Research question: We present a case of spontaneous LM spondylodiscitis with an epidural abscess in a middle-aged man, who reported no gastrointestinal infection. Material and methods: We identified 5 spin...

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Main Authors: Artur Vetkas, Piret Mitt, Reet Tikk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-01-01
Series:Brain and Spine
Subjects:
Spondylodiscitis
Epidural abscess
Spine infection
Vertebral osteomyelitis
Listeria monocytogenes
Gentamicin
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772529422008372

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