An unusual cause of vertebral osteomyelitis: Candida species

Scand J Infect Dis. 2003;35(4):288-91. doi: 10.1080/00365540310000067.

Abstract

Candida species rarely cause spondylodiscitis. During 3 y, 3 cases of vertebral osteomyelitis due to Candida spp. (Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis) were diagnosed, 2 of which were associated with a spinal epidural abscess.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Amphotericin B / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Candida / classification*
  • Candidiasis / diagnosis*
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Discitis / diagnosis*
  • Discitis / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Fluconazole / administration & dosage
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fungemia / diagnosis*
  • Fungemia / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis*
  • Osteomyelitis / drug therapy
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Amphotericin B
  • Fluconazole