Candida Tropicalis Spondylodiscits in an Immunocompetent Host: A Case Report and Literature Review
Arq. bras. neurocir
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40(4): 412-415, 26/11/2021.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Background Fungal spondylodiscitis is not common but should be suspected in some cases. Candida tropicalis infections are being more frequently diagnosed due to some factors related to the microorganism. Case Description A C. tropicalis spondylodiscitis is described in a 72-year-old man who was treated with a combination of echinocandin (micafungin) and surgery. Conclusion The presence of some risk factors should promptly raise the suspicion of fungal spondylodiscitis. Treatment should be instituted as early as possible for the best outcome for the patient.
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Main subject:
Discitis
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Candida tropicalis
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Micafungin
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Lumbar Vertebrae
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Arq. bras. neurocir
Journal subject:
Cirurgia
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Neurosurgery
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Centro de Referência do Nordeste em Dor, Real Hospital Português/BR
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Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Getúlio Vargas/BR
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Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital da Restauração/BR
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Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde/BR
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Universidade Católica de Pernambuco/BR
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