Lumbar septic arthritis and psoas abscess due to Aggregatibacter aphrophilus. (20th April 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bernard, Fanny; Rossi, Pascal; Lagier, Jean Christophe; Craighero, Fabien; Frances, Yves; Granel, Brigitte
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2011
• Publication Date: 2011-04-20
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.08.2010.3215
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Invasive infections due to Aggregatibacter aphrophilus mainly include negative blood culture endocarditis and osteoarticular infections. The authors present herein a rare case of posterior septic arthritis related to A aphrophilus involving lumbar spine with contiguous abscesses of psoas and paravertebral muscles. The infection likely originated from oral cavity. A good outcome was observed after a prolonged and targeted antibiotherapy.