| A methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus-positive holospinal epidural abscess. | |
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PMID: 19555634 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Spinal epidural abscess is a rare debilitating disease that if left untreated may result in serious morbidity and mortality. Most cases involve the level of 3 or 4 vertebrae, but in very rare cases may affect the whole spine. The most common pathogen found in spinal abscesses is Staphylococcus aureus, which involves approximately two thirds of cases. The recent introduction of methicillin-resistant strains of S aureus has left physicians with the challenging task of identifying and treating this serious condition.We present the only case reported of a methicillin-resistant S aureus holospinal epidural abscess with subsequent neurological follow-up over a 1-year period. |
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Authors:
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Julie Gorchynski; Joe Hwang; Thomas McLaughlin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of emergency medicine Volume: 27 ISSN: 1532-8171 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Emerg Med Publication Date: 2009 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-06-26 Completed Date: 2009-07-21 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8309942 Medline TA: Am J Emerg Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 514.e7-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Emergency Medicine, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. jgorchyn@msn.com |
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Adult Back Pain / microbiology* Epidural Abscess / diagnosis*, drug therapy, microbiology, surgery Humans Male Methicillin Resistance* Paresis / microbiology* Risk Factors Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis*, drug therapy, surgery |
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