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Spinal Infections Caused by Coccidioides Species.
Koutserimpas, Christos; Naoum, Symeon; Melissinos, Ektor P; Raptis, Konstantinos; Alpantaki, Kalliopi; Dretakis, Konstantinos; Piagkou, Maria; Samonis, George.
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  • Koutserimpas C; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, "251" Hellenic Air Force General Hospital of Athens, 11525 Athens, Greece.
  • Naoum S; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, "251" Hellenic Air Force General Hospital of Athens, 11525 Athens, Greece.
  • Melissinos EP; School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.
  • Raptis K; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, "251" Hellenic Air Force General Hospital of Athens, 11525 Athens, Greece.
  • Alpantaki K; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, "Venizeleion" General Hospital of Crete, 71409 Heraklion, Greece.
  • Dretakis K; 2nd Department of Orthopaedics, "Hygeia" General Hospital of Athens, 151-23 Marousi, Greece.
  • Piagkou M; Department of Anatomy, School of Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, 11527, Greece.
  • Samonis G; Department of Medicine, University of Crete, 71500 Heraklion, Greece.
Maedica (Bucur) ; 18(2): 209-215, 2023 Jun.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37588822
Introduction: Spinal Coccidioidomycosis, although rare, represents the most frequent osseous presentation of Coccidioides spp infection. The present review aims to describe the anatomical distribution, the epidemiological characteristics, and the diagnostic and therapeutic approach of this severe infection. Methods:A meticulous review of all published spinal Coccidioidomycosis cases was carried out. The studied population's demographics and the anatomical distribution of the infection were recorded. Furthermore, the medical and operative management as well as the disease outcome were studied. Results:Seventy-six cases (of which 78.9% males) with a mean age of 35.5 years were located. Regarding the anatomical distribution of the infection, the thoracic area was the most commonly affected spine region (26.3%). Among the studied patients, 14 (18.4%) were immunocompromised. Pain was the most commonly reported symptom (21.1%). Regarding the diagnostic approach of this infection, plain x-ray or CT scan indicated the disease in the majority of cases (44.7%). Pathology (48.7%), serology (42.1%) and microbiological examinations (35.5%) further established the firm diagnosis, with Coccidioides immitis being the most frequently isolated fungus. Medical management included mainly amphotericin B (in 57.9% of cases), followed by fluconazole (in 38.2% of cases). The disease required surgical intervention in the majority of cases (76.3%), while the infection had a successful outcome in 80.3% of cases. Conclusion:Spinal Coccidioidomycosis seems to require prolonged medical treatment, including proper antifungal therapy and, in most cases, operative management. Multidisciplinary approach, including infectious disease specialists, orthopaedic and/or spine surgeons, microbiologists and radiologists seems to be of utmost important for yielding favorable outcomes.

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Maedica (Bucur) Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Grecia Pais de publicación: Rumanía

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Maedica (Bucur) Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Grecia Pais de publicación: Rumanía