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Spondylodiscitis associated with recurrent Serratia bacteremia due to a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS): a case report
Marques, Nuno; Sá, Rosa; Coelho, Filomena; Cunha, Saraiva da; Meliço-Silvestre, A.
  • Marques, Nuno; University of Coimbra. Infectious Diseases Departemtn. Coimbra. PT
  • Sá, Rosa; University of Coimbra. Infectious Diseases Departemtn. Coimbra. PT
  • Coelho, Filomena; University of Coimbra. Infectious Diseases Departemtn. Coimbra. PT
  • Cunha, Saraiva da; University of Coimbra. Infectious Diseases Departemtn. Coimbra. PT
  • Meliço-Silvestre, A; University of Coimbra. Infectious Diseases Departemtn. Coimbra. PT
Braz. j. infect. dis ; 11(5): 525-527, Oct. 2007.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-465780
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We report a case of spondylodiscitis caused by multiresistant Serratia marcescens in a cirrhotic patient who had several Serratia bacteremias after the placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) device. We concluded that an endovascular stent that can not be removed makes management of recurrent bacteremia difficult. Furthermore, back pain due to bacteremia is indicative of spondylodiscitis. Serratia marcescens can be an aggressive pathogen, causing spinal infection.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Serratia marcescens / Discitis / Serratia Infections / Bacteremia / Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic Type of study: Diagnostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. j. infect. dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Portugal Institution/Affiliation country: University of Coimbra/PT

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Serratia marcescens / Discitis / Serratia Infections / Bacteremia / Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic Type of study: Diagnostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. j. infect. dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Portugal Institution/Affiliation country: University of Coimbra/PT