Abstract
Campylobacter coli is a rare cause of bacteremia. We report here the first case of C.coli spondylodiscitis complicated by an aortic aneurysm. Outcome was favourable with surgery and antibiotic therapy.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / drug therapy
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / microbiology*
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Bacteremia / complications*
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Campylobacter Infections / complications*
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Campylobacter Infections / diagnosis
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Campylobacter Infections / drug therapy
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Campylobacter coli*
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Cefotaxime / therapeutic use
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Ciprofloxacin / therapeutic use
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Discitis / diagnostic imaging
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Discitis / microbiology*
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Discitis / surgery
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Gentamicins / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Male
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Radiography
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Gentamicins
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Ciprofloxacin
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Cefotaxime