Fungal infections of spine: Case series during the COVID times.

Keerthi C, Ishwara; Bhat, Sevitha; Mulki, Shalini Shenoy; Bhat K, Archana

Keerthi C, Ishwara; Bhat, Sevitha; Mulki, Shalini Shenoy; Bhat K, Archana.

Afiliación

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 en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35871886

RESUMEN

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 1:37 year old male, with history of COVID-19 infection one month prior presented with L1-2 Spondylodiscitis. Tissue showed growth of Aspergillus fumigatus. Case 2:75 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 3:56 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.

Asunto(s)

COVID-19; Discitis; Micosis; Scedosporium; Adulto; Anciano; Antifúngicos/uso terapéutico; Candida albicans; Discitis/tratamiento farmacológico; Humanos; Masculino; Persona de Mediana Edad; Micosis/microbiología

Palabras clave

COVID-19; Fungal infection; Spine

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Discitis / Scedosporium / COVID-19 / Micosis Límite: Adult / Aged / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Indian J Med Microbiol Asunto de la revista: MICROBIOLOGIA Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: India Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

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