| Staphylococcus lugdunensis vertebral osteomyelitis. | |
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PMID: 14616734 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report a case of vertebral osteomyelitis due to the coagulase-negative staphylococcus, Staphylococcus lugdunensis. This is only the second such case reported in the literature in an immunocompetent host. When the patient's lumbar spine inflammatory mass was drained, the coagulase-negative staphylococcus obtained was discarded as a likely contaminant. We discuss the situation when coagulase-negative staphylococci require further identification and look at the unique features of S. lugdunensis. Isolation of S. lugdunensis is usually significant, and the organism should not be discarded as a contaminant without careful consideration. |
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Authors:
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J M Greig; M J Wood |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Volume: 9 ISSN: 1198-743X ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Microbiol. Infect. Publication Date: 2003 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-11-17 Completed Date: 2004-03-09 Revised Date: 2006-11-07 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9516420 Medline TA: Clin Microbiol Infect Country: France |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1139-41 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Infection and Tropical Medicine, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham B9 5SS, UKTel. drjmgreig@hotmail.com |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Humans Male Osteomyelitis / microbiology*, therapy Spinal Diseases / microbiology*, therapy Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology*, therapy Staphylococcus / enzymology, growth & development* |
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