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Low-grade postoperative spine infection with a history of oral cavity infections: think of Peptoniphilus asaccharolyticus

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Peptoniphilus asaccharolyticus is a typical gram-positive commercial microorganism of the skin that depending on the occasion can also be detected in the gut and in the genitourinary system. There is a paucity in the literature regarding the role of P. asaccharolyticus in spine infections and the potential impact in postoperative implications. A case report of a patient suffering from infection of spinal instrumentation of the uncommon pathogen above is presented.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae625

Authors: Konstantinos Zygogiannis, Eleni Pappa, Spiridon Antonopoulos, Ioannis Chatzikomninos, Anastasios Kalampokis

Institution: KAT General Hospital of Attica

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050