Salmonella paratyphi spondylitis: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
This is a case report of acute L3/4 vertebral osteomyelitis due to Salmonella paratyphi A confirmed by culture from vertebral needle biopsy. From a review of the literature this is the first reported case with bacteriological confirmation. The rarity of Salmonella paratyphi spondylitis and the options for treatment are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Paratyphoid Fever
- Salmonella paratyphi A
- Spondylitis
Anatomy
- lumbar spine