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[Spondylitis caused by Salmonella infantis--case report]
T Dembski1, M Patyński, P Cieśla
1Oddziału Ortopedii i Chirurgii Urazowej Szpitala Miejskiego, Gdyni.
Chirurgia Narzadow Ruchu I Ortopedia Polska
|January 1, 1995
Abstract:
A case of 61 years old male with diagnosis and bacteriological confirmation of lumbar spondylitis caused Salmonella infantis is presented. The condition turned out to be fatal despite antibiogram based antibiotic therapy.
Insights
Salmonella infantis caused fatal lumbar spondylitis in a 61-year-old male. Despite targeted antibiotic treatment based on antibiogram results, the infection proved lethal, highlighting challenges in treating severe Salmonella infections.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Microbiology
Background:
- Lumbar spondylitis is a serious spinal infection.
- Salmonella species are known causes of osteomyelitis.
- Salmonella infantis is a less common pathogen in spondylitis.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old male presented with symptoms of lumbar spondylitis.
- Bacteriological confirmation identified Salmonella infantis as the causative agent.
- The patient received antibiotic therapy guided by antibiogram sensitivity testing.
Findings:
- Despite appropriate antibiotic selection, the patient's condition deteriorated.
- The case resulted in a fatal outcome.
- Salmonella infantis demonstrated resistance or treatment failure in this severe spondylitis case.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential severity and poor prognosis of Salmonella-induced lumbar spondylitis.
- It highlights the need for vigilance and potentially novel therapeutic strategies for resistant Salmonella infections affecting the spine.
- Further research into Salmonella virulence factors and treatment protocols for spinal infections is warranted.