BACKGROUND: Spondylodiscitis is commonly caused by aerobic bacteria. Of all the spinal infections, anaerobic organisms account for less than 3% and are usually seen in postoperative patients. CASE DESCRIPTION: We report a rare case of spontaneous onset of spondylodiscitis caused by anaerobe Prevotella that led to the diagnosis of serous cystadenofibroma of the ovaries. CONCLUSION: The finding of Prevotella species in musculoskeletal infection should prompt investigation of the genitourinary system.
BACKGROUND:Spondylodiscitis is commonly caused by aerobic bacteria. Of all the spinal infections, anaerobic organisms account for less than 3% and are usually seen in postoperative patients. CASE DESCRIPTION: We report a rare case of spontaneous onset of spondylodiscitis caused by anaerobe Prevotella that led to the diagnosis of serous cystadenofibroma of the ovaries. CONCLUSION: The finding of Prevotella species in musculoskeletal infection should prompt investigation of the genitourinary system.
Authors: G Walter; M Vernier; P O Pinelli; M Million; M Coulange; P Seng; A Stein Journal: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis Date: 2014-02-28 Impact factor: 3.267