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Intramedullary spinal cord abscess due to disseminated hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae infection: A rare case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background: invasive syndrome with abscesses in the brain, intramedullary spinal cord, renal subcapsular, and prostate simultaneously. Case presentation: , characterized by the hypermucoviscous phenotype, as confirmed by the string test. After treatment with imipenem/cilastatin, amikacin, and a period of rehabilitation, the patient was discharged in good health. Conclusion: This case emphasizes the need to consider ISCA in disseminated hmKp infection patients with back pain and neurological deficits. Timely identification and antibiotic treatment may obviate the need for surgical intervention.

Source: Heliyon

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40393

Authors: Jianfeng He, Jie Xie, Chen Niu

Institution: Zunyi Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,100