Lumbar discitis caused by Clostridium perfringens.
J Clin Microbiol
; 52(10): 3813-5, 2014 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-25056327
We report here a rare case of chronic lumbar discitis caused by Clostridium perfringens in an elderly patient that was treated with a combination of ß-lactams and clindamycin. Molecular analysis performed on the strain revealed an unusual toxin gene pattern.
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Assunto principal:
Discite
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Infecções por Clostridium
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Clostridium perfringens
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Degeneração do Disco Intervertebral
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Deslocamento do Disco Intervertebral
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En
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article