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ciprofloxacin and Discitis

ciprofloxacin has been researched along with Discitis in 15 studies

Ciprofloxacin: A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.
ciprofloxacin : A quinolone that is quinolin-4(1H)-one bearing cyclopropyl, carboxylic acid, fluoro and piperazin-1-yl substituents at positions 1, 3, 6 and 7, respectively.

Discitis: Inflammation of an INTERVERTEBRAL DISC or disk space which may lead to disk erosion. Until recently, discitis has been defined as a nonbacterial inflammation and has been attributed to aseptic processes (e.g., chemical reaction to an injected substance). However, recent studies provide evidence that infection may be the initial cause, but perhaps not the promoter, of most cases of discitis. Discitis has been diagnosed in patients following discography, myelography, lumbar puncture, paravertebral injection, and obstetrical epidural anesthesia. Discitis following chemonucleolysis (especially with chymopapain) is attributed to chemical reaction by some and to introduction of microorganisms by others.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Retrospective evaluation of Tc-99m ciprofloxacin (infection) scintigraphy consecutively performed in a series of patients clinically suspected for peripheral osteomyelitis (OM), spondylodiscitis (SD) and fever of unknown origin (FUO)."7.71[Tc-99m ciprofloxacin in clinically selected patients for peripheral osteomyelitis, spondylodiscitis and fever of unknown origin--preliminary results]. ( Gallowitsch, HJ; Gomez, I; Heinisch, M; Kresnik, E; Kumnig, G; Lind, P; Mikosch, P, 2002)
"Retrospective evaluation of Tc-99m ciprofloxacin (infection) scintigraphy consecutively performed in a series of patients clinically suspected for peripheral osteomyelitis (OM), spondylodiscitis (SD) and fever of unknown origin (FUO)."3.71[Tc-99m ciprofloxacin in clinically selected patients for peripheral osteomyelitis, spondylodiscitis and fever of unknown origin--preliminary results]. ( Gallowitsch, HJ; Gomez, I; Heinisch, M; Kresnik, E; Kumnig, G; Lind, P; Mikosch, P, 2002)
"We describe the first case of typhoid spondylodiscitis in Southeast Asia, and the literature were also reviewed."2.46Typhoid spondylodiscitis: the first reported case in Southeast Asia and review of the literature. ( Nilgate, S; Suankratay, C; Suwanpimolkul, G, 2010)
"We report a case of Eikenella discitis occurring soon after spinal surgery in an otherwise healthy patient, review the literature on bone and joint infections unrelated to human bites and fist-fight injuries, and stress the importance of definitive diagnosis in post-operative spinal infections."2.41Eikenella corrodens discitis after spinal surgery: case report and literature review. ( Ang, BS; Ngan, CC, 2002)
"The rate of non-typhoid Salmonella infections has increased remarkably in recent years."1.40Endovascular treatment of an iliac artery rupture caused by invasive Salmonella spondylodiscitis. ( Demiroğlu, YZ; Kurşun, E; Ozkan, U; Turunç, T, 2014)
"We report here the first case of C."1.36Spondylodiscitis and an aortic aneurysm due to Campylobacter coli. ( Bournet, BS; Cattoen, C; Dehecq, C; Garnier, LD; Lemaire, X; Senneville, E; Yazdanpanah, Y, 2010)
"Progressive cervical kyphosis associated with anterior wedged deformity of the C5 vertebra and posterior C5-C6 spondylolisthesis resulted in compression of the spinal cord and neurological impairment."1.34Multifocal spinal and extra-spinal Mycobacterium chelonae osteomyelitis in a renal transplant recipient. ( Falagas, ME; Kolia, MD; Korres, DS; Papagelopoulos, PJ; Poulakou, GG; Zahos, KA, 2007)
"Infectious spondylodiscitis is an uncommon disease, often diagnosed late."1.34[Spondylodiscitis due to Moraxella lacunata]. ( Masse-Chabredier, I; Mizony, MH, 2007)
"We report a case of a girl with discitis diagnosed early and treated with antibiotics and orthopedic corset, whose follow-up shows a benign evolution."1.30[Discitis in childhood: integrated neuroradiological imaging in diagnosis and follow-up study of one case]. ( Amato, GM; Giuffrè, M; Manfrè, L; Morello, A, 1997)
"An unusual case of discitis and vertebral osteomyelitis due to Haemophilus aphrophilus is described."1.29Haemophilus aphrophilus discitis and vertebral osteomyelitis. ( George, RC; Johnson, AP; Keene, GS; O'Driscoll, JC; Palepou, MF; Weinbren, MJ, 1995)

Research

Studies (15)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (20.00)18.2507
2000's6 (40.00)29.6817
2010's6 (40.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Laenens, D1
Plazier, M1
van der Hilst, JCH1
Messiaen, P1
Olivier, V1
Brière, M1
Bouillot, P1
Sotto, A1
Lechiche, C1
Kurşun, E1
Turunç, T1
Ozkan, U1
Demiroğlu, YZ1
Lemaire, X1
Dehecq, C1
Cattoen, C1
Garnier, LD1
Bournet, BS1
Yazdanpanah, Y1
Senneville, E1
Suwanpimolkul, G1
Nilgate, S1
Suankratay, C1
Ioannou, S1
Karadima, D1
Pneumaticos, S1
Athanasiou, H1
Pontikis, J1
Zormpala, A1
Sipsas, NV1
Ang, BS1
Ngan, CC1
Gemmel, F1
Hamerlynck, N1
Vanderschueren, G1
Giri, M1
Goethals, I1
Jacobs, F1
Korres, DS1
Papagelopoulos, PJ1
Zahos, KA1
Kolia, MD1
Poulakou, GG1
Falagas, ME1
Masse-Chabredier, I1
Mizony, MH1
Perras, B1
Kreft, B1
Wiedemann, G1
O'Driscoll, JC1
Keene, GS1
Weinbren, MJ1
Johnson, AP1
Palepou, MF1
George, RC1
Giuffrè, M1
Amato, GM1
Manfrè, L1
Morello, A1
Strady, C1
Bossi, P1
Bricaire, F1
Gallowitsch, HJ1
Heinisch, M1
Mikosch, P1
Kresnik, E1
Kumnig, G1
Gomez, I1
Lind, P1

Reviews

2 reviews available for ciprofloxacin and Discitis

ArticleYear
Typhoid spondylodiscitis: the first reported case in Southeast Asia and review of the literature.
    Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet, 2010, Volume: 93, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Diagnosis, Differential; Discitis; Drug Therapy, Combination;

2010
Eikenella corrodens discitis after spinal surgery: case report and literature review.
    The Journal of infection, 2002, Volume: 45, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Discitis; Eikenella corrodens; Gram-Negative Bacterial

2002

Other Studies

13 other studies available for ciprofloxacin and Discitis

ArticleYear
    BMJ case reports, 2018, Jul-15, Volume: 2018

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; Biopsy, Needle; Campylobacter fetus; C

2018
[Spondylodiscitis associated to Neisseria sicca endocarditis].
    Medecine et maladies infectieuses, 2013, Volume: 43, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Aortic Valve; Ceftriaxone; Ciprofloxacin; Discitis; Endocarditis, Bacte

2013
Endovascular treatment of an iliac artery rupture caused by invasive Salmonella spondylodiscitis.
    Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica, 2014, Volume: 48, Issue:4

    Topics: Aneurysm, False; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Discitis; Humans; Iliac Artery; Magnetic Reso

2014
Spondylodiscitis and an aortic aneurysm due to Campylobacter coli.
    Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials, 2010, Feb-05, Volume: 9

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal; Bacteremia; Campylobacter coli; Campylobact

2010
Efficacy of prolonged antimicrobial chemotherapy for brucellar spondylodiscitis.
    Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2011, Volume: 17, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Infective Agents; Brucella; Ciprofloxacin; Discitis; Doxycyclin

2011
Multimodality SPECT imaging of multifocal spondylodiscitis.
    Clinical nuclear medicine, 2004, Volume: 29, Issue:10

    Topics: Aged; Back Pain; Ciprofloxacin; Discitis; Female; Fever of Unknown Origin; Humans; Lumbar Vertebrae;

2004
Multifocal spinal and extra-spinal Mycobacterium chelonae osteomyelitis in a renal transplant recipient.
    Transplant infectious disease : an official journal of the Transplantation Society, 2007, Volume: 9, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Cervical Vertebrae; Ciprofloxacin; Clarithromycin; Discitis; Graft Rejection;

2007
[Spondylodiscitis due to Moraxella lacunata].
    Medecine et maladies infectieuses, 2007, Volume: 37, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Amoxicillin; Ciprofloxacin; Discitis; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Male; Moraxella; Mor

2007
[Sepsis and spondylodiscitis caused by Salmonella enteritidis].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 1993, Dec-17, Volume: 118, Issue:50

    Topics: Ciprofloxacin; Discitis; Drug Administration Schedule; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Radiography; Salmo

1993
Haemophilus aphrophilus discitis and vertebral osteomyelitis.
    Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases, 1995, Volume: 27, Issue:3

    Topics: Abscess; Anti-Infective Agents; Cephalosporin Resistance; Ciprofloxacin; Discitis; Haemophilus; Haem

1995
[Discitis in childhood: integrated neuroradiological imaging in diagnosis and follow-up study of one case].
    Minerva pediatrica, 1997, Volume: 49, Issue:3

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Cefotaxime; Cephalosporins; Child; Ciprofloxacin; Discitis; Female; Humans; L

1997
[Spondylodiscitis caused by Enterobacter aerogenes].
    Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983), 2000, Sep-09, Volume: 29, Issue:25

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Discitis; Drug Therapy, Combination; Enterobacter aerogenes; E

2000
[Tc-99m ciprofloxacin in clinically selected patients for peripheral osteomyelitis, spondylodiscitis and fever of unknown origin--preliminary results].
    Nuklearmedizin. Nuclear medicine, 2002, Volume: 41, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Bacterial Infections; Bone and Bones; Ciprofloxacin; Diagnosis, Diff

2002