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Group B streptococcal spondylodiscitis in adults: 2 case reports
Javier Narváez1, Cesar Pérez-Vega, Francisco J Castro-Bohorquez
1Rheumatology Unit, Clínica Delfos, Barcelona, Spain. 31577edd@comb.es
Joint Bone Spine
|August 4, 2004
Summary
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is an emerging cause of vertebral infections in adults, including spondylodiscitis. This bacterium can affect both immunocompromised and healthy individuals, necessitating its consideration in adult spinal infections.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Bacteriology
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Group B Streptococcus (GBS) traditionally linked to neonatal infections and adult UTIs.
- Recent emergence of GBS in various adult infections: skin, soft tissue, bacteremia, pneumonia, meningitis, endocarditis, peritonitis, and bone/joint infections.
Observation:
- Presents two adult cases of GBS spondylodiscitis.
- Reviews 30 previously reported cases of GBS spinal infections in adults.
Findings:
- GBS is increasingly recognized as a cause of vertebral infections in adults.
- Affects adults with chronic conditions and immunocompetent individuals.
- GBS spondylodiscitis occurs in nonpregnant adults across different immunological statuses.
Implications:
- GBS should be included in the differential diagnosis for infective spondylodiscitis in nonpregnant adults.
- Highlights the evolving spectrum of GBS disease in the adult population.
- Underscores the need for awareness among clinicians treating adult spinal infections.