A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Candida dubliniensis spondylodiscitis in an immunocompetent patient – Case report and review of the literature
Subtitle: Case report and review of the literature
Authors: Oksi J, Finnilä T, Hohenthal U, Rantakokko-Jalava K
Publication year: 2014
Journal: Medical Mycology Case Reports
Volume: 3
First page : 4
Last page: 7
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mmcr.2013.11.001
Abstract
We describe what appears to be the first case of spondylodiscitis due to Candida dubliniensis. Our case adds to the current literature of the importance of C. dubliniensis as a cause of fungemia and subsequent deep seated infections. It highlights the importance of taking fungal as well as bacterial culture from biopsy specimens in patients with spondylodiscitis. We also review the literature covering the reported cases of Candida spondylodiscitis, which amount to about 100 over the last 5 decades.
We describe what appears to be the first case of spondylodiscitis due to Candida dubliniensis. Our case adds to the current literature of the importance of C. dubliniensis as a cause of fungemia and subsequent deep seated infections. It highlights the importance of taking fungal as well as bacterial culture from biopsy specimens in patients with spondylodiscitis. We also review the literature covering the reported cases of Candida spondylodiscitis, which amount to about 100 over the last 5 decades.
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