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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Vertebral osteomyelitis is a serious infection requiring accurate diagnosis.
  • Campylobacter species are known pathogens, but C. lari is rarely implicated in bone infections.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with vertebral osteomyelitis and iliopsoas abscess without apparent immunodeficiency.
  • Computed tomography-guided percutaneous needle biopsy was used for sample collection.
  • The causative pathogen, Campylobacter lari, was identified using HK semisolid medium.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported case of vertebral osteomyelitis caused by Campylobacter lari.
  • Successful identification of C. lari was achieved through specialized culture techniques.
  • The infection presented as vertebral osteomyelitis with a concurrent iliopsoas abscess.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering C. lari in the differential diagnosis of vertebral osteomyelitis.
  • Emphasizes the utility of CT-guided biopsy and specific culture methods for pathogen identification.
  • Underscores the need for comprehensive microbiological investigation in complex bone infections.