| Vertebral osteomyelitis and endocarditis of a pacemaker lead due to Granulicatella (Abiotrophia) adiacens. | |
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PMID: 12382095 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Systemic infection due to Granulicatella (formerly Abiotrophia), a species of nutrition-deficient gram-positive cocci, is rare. We present the case of a 68-year-old diabetic male who presented with back pain and a history of fever and chills. Imaging studies revealed vertebral osteomyelitis of the Th 10/11 region. Transesophageal echocardiography disclosed a vegetation adjacent to the pacemaker lead and blood cultures grew Granulicatella adiacens. A diagnosis of vertebral osteomyelitis and endocarditis due to G. adiacens was made and the patient improved with bed rest and medical treatment alone. Granulicatella ssp. should always be part of the differential diagnosis of fastidious bacteria in vertebral osteomyelitis and endocarditis. |
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Authors:
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O Rosenthal; A Woywodt; P Kirschner; H Haller |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Infection Volume: 30 ISSN: 0300-8126 ISO Abbreviation: Infection Publication Date: 2002 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-10-16 Completed Date: 2002-12-13 Revised Date: 2005-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0365307 Medline TA: Infection Country: Germany |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 317-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Nephrology, University of Hannover School of Medicine, Hannover, Germany. |
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Aged Anti-Bacterial Agents Bacteremia / complications, drug therapy, microbiology* Drug Therapy, Combination / administration & dosage Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications, drug therapy, microbiology* Follow-Up Studies Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / complications, drug therapy, microbiology* Humans Male Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects, microbiology Risk Assessment Spondylitis / complications, drug therapy, microbiology* Streptococcaceae / isolation & purification* Thoracic Vertebrae* Treatment Outcome |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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