Epidural abscess caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis.
We present an interesting case of a patient who developed an epidural abscess caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis. This is the first report in the medical literature of a spinal epidural abscess associated with this organism. Diagnosis of S. moniliformis infection requires a high degree of suspicion, and a delay may be inevitable when a relevant clinical history is lacking.
Department of Microbiology, Pathlab Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, New Zealand. michaela@pathlab.co.nz
Michael
M
Addidle
Joanne
J
Pynn
Kate
K
Grimwade
Massimo
M
Giola
D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D020802:Epidural Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005674:Fusobacterium Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008853:Microscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology*; D013288:Streptobacillus / Q000302:isolation & purification*