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Fungal infections of spine: Case series during the COVID times.
Keerthi C, Ishwara; Bhat, Sevitha; Mulki, Shalini Shenoy; Bhat K, Archana.
  • Keerthi C I; Department of Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
  • Bhat S; Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
  • Mulki SS; Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
  • Bhat K A; Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. Electronic address: archana.bhat@manipal.edu.
Indian J Med Microbiol ; 40(4): 605-607, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1956173
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Fungal infections of the spine are a rare occurrence. We report three cases of Spondylodiscitis due to Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans and Scedosporium apiospermum. Case 137 year old male, with history of COVID-19 infection one month prior presented with L1-2 Spondylodiscitis. Tissue showed growth of Aspergillus fumigatus. Case 275 year old male was admitted with swelling over low back. Pus aspirated from the swelling and tissue sent from operated site showed growth of Candida albicans. Case 356 year old known diabetic and end stage renal disease on hemodialysis presented with mid back pain since 2 months. Culture showed growth of Scedosporium apiospermum.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Discitis / Scedosporium / COVID-19 / Mycoses Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Aged / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Indian J Med Microbiol Journal subject: Microbiology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.ijmmb.2022.07.002

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Discitis / Scedosporium / COVID-19 / Mycoses Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Aged / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Indian J Med Microbiol Journal subject: Microbiology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.ijmmb.2022.07.002