Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Abscess / drug therapy
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Abscess / microbiology
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Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
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Cephalosporin Resistance
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Ciprofloxacin / therapeutic use
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Discitis / drug therapy
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Discitis / microbiology*
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Haemophilus / drug effects
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Haemophilus / isolation & purification
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Haemophilus Infections / complications*
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Haemophilus Infections / drug therapy
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Humans
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Male
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Middle Aged
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Osteomyelitis / drug therapy
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Osteomyelitis / microbiology*
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Spinal Diseases / drug therapy
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Spinal Diseases / microbiology*
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Ciprofloxacin