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ArticleBrain & spine2022

Spontaneous spondylodiscitis and epidural abscess due to Listeria monocytogenes in a middle-aged patient with gentamicin related side effects: A case report and a review of literature.

Artur Vetkas, Piret Mitt, Reet Tikk

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Article in Brain & spine, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Artur VetkasTartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia.
Piret MittTartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia.
Reet TikkTartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia.
Tartu University Hospital · EEUniversity Health Network · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Primary spondylodiscitis due to Research question: We present a case of spontaneous LM spondylodiscitis with an epidural abscess in a middle-aged man, who reported no gastrointestinal infection. Material and methods: We identified 5 spinal infection cases due to LM in the literature, with 3 diagnosed as primary spondylodiscitis. Results: The patient was treated with surgical decompression, debridement, and antibiotic therapy. Blood cultures remained negative throughout the case and microbiological cultures were obtained during surgery. The patient developed side-effects of prolonged gentamicin therapy but made a recovery from his spinal complaints at 6-months follow-up. Listeriosis is a relatively rare food-borne disease with a wide spectrum of presentation. Surgeons should consider more aggressive therapy for spinal infections and recognize the uncommon manifestations. We identified 3 primary and 2 secondary LM spondylodiscitis cases in the literature. Antibacterial treatment of LM spondylodiscitis varied in agents and duration, but no side-effects were previously reported. Gentamicin treatment requires care and attention to complications. Discussion and conclusion:

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Epidural abscessGentamicinListeria monocytogenesSpine infectionSpondylodiscitisVertebral osteomyelitis

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PMID36605384
PMCPMC9808438
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