Group B streptococcal vertebral osteomyelitis with bacteraemia in an adult with no debilitating condition

A previously healthy 62-year-old immunocompetent woman presented with group B streptococcal vertebral osteomyelitis. Group B Streptococcus was recovered in 3 consecutive blood cultures. The patient recovered fully after treatment including antibiotic therapy, bed rest and physical rehabilitation. Group B streptococcal vertebral osteomyelitis is uncommon and has not previously been reported in patients with no immunosuppressive condition.