Haemophilus aphrophilus discitis and vertebral osteomyelitis.
An unusual case of discitis and vertebral osteomyelitis due to Haemophilus aphrophilus is described. Infections due to this organism have usually responded to treatment with beta-lactam antibiotics. However, our isolate was resistant to third-generation cephalosporins which has not been reported previously in the world literature. The patient made a good clinical response to ciprofloxacin treatment.
Department of Microbiology, RTR Healthcare NHS Trust, Queen Mary's University Hospital, Roehampton, London, UK.
J C
JC
O'Driscoll
G S
GS
Keene
M J
MJ
Weinbren
A P
AP
Johnson
M F
MF
Palepou
R C
RC
George
D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018550:Cephalosporin Resistance; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015299:Discitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D006190:Haemophilus / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D002939:Ciprofloxacin