Gemella haemolysans spondylodiscitis: a report of two cases.
We report on two cases of infective spondylodiscitis caused by Gemella haemolysans in otherwise healthy patients. This organism has only rarely been identified as a cause of bone and joint infection, with only two previous reports of infective spondylodiscitis. We describe the clinical features, investigations and treatment options.
Combined Orthopaedic andMedical Microbiology Service (COMMS), Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, London Road, Reading RG1 5AN, UK.
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Rajagopal
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Walia
H A
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Wilson
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Marshall
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Andrade
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Iyer
D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D015299:Discitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D058834:Gemella / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D016908:Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents