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International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, Volume 26, Issue 8, Page 1590-1593, August 2023., 2023 Abstract Ozone therapy is a minimally invasive technique now widely used for the treatment of pain due to herniated discs. In literature there are conflicting results concerning its real effectiveness and few data about its possible complications. In this case report we present a case of spondylodiscitis, septic arthritis and gluteal abscess following ...
Francesca Erroi +5 more
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 11, Issue 3, March 2023., 2023 Extra‐pulmonary TB can manifest with a variety of non‐specific presentations. The possibility of TB should always be kept in mind in endemic regions for prompt diagnosis and intervention to prevent severe sequels. Abstract Spinal tuberculosis (TB) is diagnostically challenging, particularly in atypical forms. Non‐contiguous multilevel spinal TB (NMLST)
Salman Abbasi Fard +5 more
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Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023 Roseomonas mucosa (R. mucosa) is a pink‐pigmented, aerobic, nonfermentative, slow‐growing Gram‐negative coccus typically isolated from the natural environment, human skin, and hospital environment. This pathogen, in most circumstances, leads to infections in immunocompromised hosts, but it may sometimes invade immunocompetent individuals.
Zong-Han Lin +3 more
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An Unusual Presentation of Streptococcus gallolyticus in Infective Endocarditis
Case Reports in Cardiology, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023 Background. Streptococcus gallolyticus (previously known as Streptococcus bovis type‐1) bacteremia has a well‐established, almost pathognomonic association with colorectal carcinoma, with the most common hypothesized mechanism being ulceration of polyps leading to hematologic dissemination.
Laura Torres Cruz +7 more
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Orthopaedic Surgery, Volume 14, Issue 9, Page 2380-2385, September 2022., 2022 This study reports a rare case of an extensive spinal epidural abscess caused by methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The patient was initially treated with directed antibiotic therapy and refused consent for an emergency spinal decompression; consequently, we were able to observe his clinical course without early surgical intervention ...
Tongshuai Xu +7 more
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Animal Models for Postoperative Implant‐Related Spinal Infection
Orthopaedic Surgery, Volume 14, Issue 6, Page 1049-1058, June 2022., 2022 In this paper, we provide a general review of the commonly used animal models of postoperative implant‐related spinal infections, describe their advantages and disadvantages, and highlight the significance of correctly choosing the model according to the infection aspect under investigation.
Yongjie Wang +11 more
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 10, Issue 4, April 2022., 2022 Wegener granulomatosis can cause noninfectious spondylodiscitis and atlantoaxial instability. Any new neurologic manifestation should warrant an insidious underlying neuropathological process. Abstract A 61‐year‐old male patient with Wegener's granulomatosis was admitted due to neck pain and quadriparesis.
Majid Rezvani +9 more
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Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022 C‐arm fluoroscopy‐guided percutaneous needle biopsy (PNB) is a commonly used biopsy method, which shows similar diagnostic outcomes to CT‐guided biopsy. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of C‐arm fluoroscopy‐guided percutaneous needle biopsy (PNB) for spinal infection.
Gang Zu +4 more
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Burkholderia cepacia Complex Lumbar Spondylodiscitis: A Rare Nosocomial Infection
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022 Pyogenic spondylodiscitis is rarely caused by Burkholderia cepacia complex. B. cepacia is widespread in the environment and recognized as an opportunistic pathogen for patients with cystic fibrosis and immune disorders. A female in her mid‐30s with underlying hyperthyroidism, but otherwise immunocompetent, was admitted to the hospital with persistent ...
Rachel Subramanian +2 more
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P. micra and F. necrophorum: Hepatic Abscesses in a Healthy Soldier
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022 Parvimonas micra (P. micra) and Fusobacterium necrophorum (F. necrophorum) are two pathogens known to cause odontogenic and oropharyngeal infections. It is exceedingly rare for these bacteria to cause coinfection and even systemic infection. There is limited literature on liver abscesses and bacteremia involving P. micra.
Samuel Strobel +5 more
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