trimethoprim--sulfamethoxazole-drug-combination and Neck-Pain

A case of cervical spine infection due to Streptococcus anginosus is reported. Streptococcus milleri is encountered in the mouth, gastro-intestinal tract, vagina and nasopharynx. It is an uncommon pathogen responsible of suppurative infections such as brain liver or spleen abscesses, intra-abdominal or soft tissue abscesses and pleural empyema. In rare cases it can cause spondylodiscitis and osteomyelitis. Based on the review of eight cases of spondylodiscitis or osteomyelitis, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.

Topics: Adult; Ampicillin; Cervical Vertebrae; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Metronidazole; Neck Pain; Spondylitis; Streptococcal Infections; Streptococcus; Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination; Vancomycin

Topics: Abdominal Wall; Abscess; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bangladesh; Blood Glucose; Burkholderia pseudomallei; Chills; Clindamycin; Diagnosis, Differential; Fever; Humans; Male; Melioidosis; Meropenem; Middle Aged; Neck; Neck Pain; Saudi Arabia; Thienamycins; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Travel; Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination