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Vertebral osteomyelitis due to Staphylococcus lugdunensis

D R Murdoch1, R J Everts, S T Chambers

  • 1Microbiology Unit, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study reports the first case of vertebral osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococcus lugdunensis in an elderly woman. This finding highlights the potential of S. lugdunensis as a significant human pathogen.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Vertebral osteomyelitis is a serious spinal infection.
  • Staphylococcus lugdunensis is a coagulase-negative staphylococcus.
  • Glucocorticosteroid use is a known risk factor for infections.