Spondylodiscitis associated with recurrent Serratia bacteremia due to a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS): a case report
Braz. j. infect. dis
; Braz. j. infect. dis;11(5): 525-527, Oct. 2007.
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ABSTRACT
We report a case of spondylodiscitis caused by multiresistant Serratia marcescens in a cirrhotic patient who had several Serratia bacteremias after the placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) device. We concluded that an endovascular stent that can not be removed makes management of recurrent bacteremia difficult. Furthermore, back pain due to bacteremia is indicative of spondylodiscitis. Serratia marcescens can be an aggressive pathogen, causing spinal infection.
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Assunto principal:
Serratia marcescens
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Discite
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Infecções por Serratia
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Bacteriemia
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Derivação Portossistêmica Transjugular Intra-Hepática
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Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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Male
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En
Ano de publicação:
2007
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Article