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Published on: September 22, 2019
Salmonella paratyphi spondylitis: a case report.
Pradeep Kumar1, Seyed Mohsen Mahmoodi, Nooruddin Kalaparambil Moosa
1Orthopedic Department, Dubai Hospital, DOHMS, P.O. Box 7272, Dubai, UAE. pkthammanassery@dohms.gov.ae
Summary
This case report details the first bacteriological confirmation of acute vertebral osteomyelitis caused by Salmonella paratyphi A. It highlights the rarity of this infection and discusses treatment options for Salmonella spondylitis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedics
- Microbiology
Background:
- Vertebral osteomyelitis is a serious spinal infection.
- Salmonella species are known causes of osteomyelitis, but Salmonella paratyphi A is rarely implicated.
Observation:
- A case of acute L3/4 vertebral osteomyelitis is presented.
- Diagnosis was confirmed by culture of Salmonella paratyphi A from a vertebral needle biopsy.
Findings:
- This represents the first reported case of Salmonella paratyphi A vertebral osteomyelitis with definitive bacteriological confirmation.
- The study underscores the infrequent occurrence of Salmonella paratyphi spondylitis.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of Salmonella species causing vertebral infections.
- It emphasizes the importance of considering Salmonella paratyphi in the differential diagnosis of vertebral osteomyelitis, even when rare.
- Further discussion on treatment strategies for this specific pathogen is warranted.
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