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1Internal medicine division, Geneva university hospital, rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland.
Neuro-Chirurgie
|May 13, 2017
Summary
Propionibacterium acnes post-operative spondylodiscitis is rare. This case highlights a 76-year-old patient successfully treated with antibiotics, emphasizing the need for further research into treatment guidelines for this uncommon spinal infection.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Spinal Surgery
- Microbiology
Background:
- Post-operative spondylodiscitis is an uncommon complication following spinal procedures.
- Propionibacterium acnes is a rare causative agent of spinal infections, with limited reported cases.
- This study focuses on a specific instance of spondylodiscitis in a 76-year-old patient.
