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Spondylodiscitis due to anaerobic bacteria about a case of Parvimonas micra infection

B Pilmis1, J Israel2, A Le Monnier3

  • 1Equipe Mobile de Microbiologie Clinique, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint-Joseph, Paris, France.

Anaerobe
|June 13, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Parvimonas micra, a rare Gram-positive cocci, can cause spondylodiscitis. This case highlights successful antibiotic treatment in an elderly patient with pre-existing conditions, emphasizing the importance of identifying this uncommon pathogen.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Parvimonas micra is an infrequently identified bacterium in clinical settings.
  • Spondylodiscitis is an infection of the vertebral bones and intervertebral discs.

Observation:

  • An elderly patient with a history of joint surgery and ischemic heart disease presented with symptoms suggestive of spinal infection.
  • Diagnostic investigations revealed spondylodiscitis attributed to Parvimonas micra.

Findings:

  • Parvimonas micra, a Gram-positive coccus, was identified as the causative agent of spondylodiscitis.
  • The patient received targeted antibiotic therapy tailored to the isolate's susceptibility profile.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of Parvimonas micra's clinical relevance in invasive infections.
  • Successful treatment underscores the importance of identifying rare pathogens for effective management of spondylodiscitis.
Keywords:
Parvimonas micraSpondylodiscitis

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