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[Bacterial spondylitis caused by Haemophilus aphrophilus]
1Klinikum Mannheim, Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie und Hygiene.
Immunitat Und Infektion
|February 1, 1991
Summary
A man developed severe back pain due to bacterial spondylitis caused by Haemophilus aphrophilus. This rare case highlights the potential for this bacterium to infect the spine after minor trauma.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Bacterial spondylitis is a serious spinal infection.
- Vertebral body infections can arise from various bacterial pathogens.
- Haemophilus species are typically associated with oral or respiratory infections.
Observation:
- A 43-year-old male presented with severe back pain four weeks post-scratch.
- Physical examination suggested bacterial spondylitis.
- Biopsy of the affected vertebral body was performed.
Findings:
- Haemophilus aphrophilus was isolated from the vertebral body biopsy.
- The bacterium grew under aerobic conditions, consistent with standard microbiological practices.
Implications:
- This case suggests Haemophilus aphrophilus can cause vertebral osteomyelitis.
- It expands the spectrum of pathogens implicated in spinal infections.
- Clinicians should consider less common bacteria in spondylitis, especially after minor inoculation events.