title: Polymicrobial Osteomyelitis of the Odontoid Process with Epidural Abscess: Case Report and Review of Literature.
abstract: Osteomyelitis of the odontoid process is a rare disease and Staphylococcus aureus is the usual causative organism. We present a case caused by a synergistic infection with Staphylococcus aureus and Proteus mirabilis, which has not been reported previously. A high index of suspicion is required for diagnosis, and early institution of broad antimicrobial therapy, including agents active against gram-negative organisms, is mandatory.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Neurology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Avinash
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Haridas
authors.forename: Daniel C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Walsh
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Mowle