Intervertebral discitis caused by nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae in an adult: Case report

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作者
Boulton, R. [1 ,2 ]
Swayamprakasam, A. [1 ,2 ]
Raza, M. [3 ]
机构
[1] Milton Keynes Hosp Fdn Trust, Orthopaed Dept, Milton Keynes, Bucks, England
[2] Milton Keynes Hosp Fdn Trust, Milton Keynes, Bucks, England
[3] Milton Keynes Hosp Fdn Trust, Microbiol Dept, Milton Keynes, Bucks, England
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY CASE REPORTS | 2012年 / 3卷 / 06期
关键词
Haemophilus influenzae; Intervertebral discitis; Osteomyelitis;
D O I
10.1016/j.ijscr.2012.02.006
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R61 [外科手术学];
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摘要
INTRODUCTION: Haemophilus influenzae is a common cause of bacterial meningitis in children and can cause upper respiratory tract infections in adults, but has yet to be reported solely involving intervertebral discitis. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 67-year-old builder presenting with fever, myalgia and back pain is found to have intervertebral discitis (confirmed on MRI) caused by H. influenzae (identified on blood cultures). DISCUSSION: A nontypeable form of H. influenzae has not been reported causing discitis. We describe a case in a relatively fit individual who was treated successfully with antimicrobial treatment. A preceding upper respiratory tract infection is the presumed source of infection, predisposed by long-term low-dose steroid therapy. CONCLUSION: H. influenzae is a rare, but treatable cause of discitis. (C) 2012 Surgical Associates Ltd. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
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