Rothia aeria vertebral discitis/osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent adult: Case report and literature review. (2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sewell, J.; Sathish, R.; Epa, D. Seneviratne; Lewicki, M.; Amos, L.; Teh, E.; Popp, L.; Jaw, J.; Davis, G.A.; Chin, R.
• Is Part Of: IDCases. Volume 27(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022
• Subjects: Rothia -- Rothia aeria -- Discitis -- Osteomyelitis -- Immunocompetent -- Micrococcaceae; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Case Reports; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01459
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-2509

Abstract

Abstract: Rothia aeria is a gram-positive, pleomorphic bacteria forming part of human oral microflora usually only causing periodontal and dental infections. We describe the case of a 68-year-old immunocompetent male with lumbar vertebral discitis/osteomyelitis caused by R. aeria . A review of the literature demonstrated seventeen cases of non-dental R. aeria infection of which only six were in immunocompetent individuals. This is the first reported case of R. aeria vertebral discitis/osteomyelitis.