Pyogenic spondylitis caused by Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis in a patient with nasopharyngeal cancer.
J Infect Chemother
; 28(9): 1332-1335, 2022 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
In the treatment of head and neck cancer, radiation therapy is an effective modality and is often used in routine clinical practice. Although rare, pyogenic spondylitis has been reported as a complication of radiation therapy. Here, we report a case of nasopharyngeal carcinoma resulting in pyogenic spondylitis from a catheter-related bloodstream infection after chemoradiotherapy. The initial symptoms were fever and posterior cervical pain. Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis was detected in blood cultures. Magnetic resonance imaging showed abnormal enhancement of the C6 and C7 vertebrae and an anterior epidural abscess. The infection was successfully treated with antibacterial therapy.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Espondilitis
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Infecciones Estreptocócicas
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Neoplasias Nasofaríngeas
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Humans
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En
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J Infect Chemother
Asunto de la revista:
MICROBIOLOGIA
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TERAPIA POR MEDICAMENTOS
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2022
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Article