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Review
. 2010 Feb;73(2):119-22.
doi: 10.1016/j.surneu.2009.07.003. Epub 2009 Oct 9.

Spondylodiscitis due to Prevotella associated with ovarian mass--a rare case report and review of literature

Balaji Purushothaman  1 , Palaniappan Lakshmanan, Simon Gatehouse, David Fender
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Spondylodiscitis due to Prevotella associated with ovarian mass--a rare case report and review of literature

Balaji Purushothaman et al. World Neurosurg. 2010 Feb.

Abstract

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.

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