Recurrent vertebral osteomyelitis and psoas abscess caused by Streptococcus constellatus and Fusobacterium nucleatum in a patient with atrial septal defect and an occult dental infection
Journal
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Journal Volume
28
Journal Issue
3
Pages
309-310
Date Issued
1996
Author(s)
Abstract
We describe a case in which recurrent vertebral osteomyelitis and psoas abscess due to Streptococcus constellatus and Fusobacterium nucleatum developed in a patient with a previously unrecognized atrial septal defect with bidirectional shunts. Disease recurrence was ascribed to the presence of dental disease, which served as the source of infection. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case in which vertebral osteomyelitis and psoas abscess have been associated with atrial septal defect.
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Other Subjects
adult; article; case report; Fusobacterium nucleatum; heart atrium septum defect; human; male; psoas abscess; recurrent infection; spondylitis; Streptococcus; tooth infection
Publisher
Informa Healthcare
Type
journal article