A special case of lower back pain in a 3-year-old girl. (7th March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tassinari, Davide; Forti, Sara; Torella, Michele; Tani, Giovanni
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-03-07
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.09.2011.4796
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : We describe the case of a 3-year-old girl with a 15-day clinical history of lower back pain. We diagnosed a spondylodiscitis of vertebral bodies L5–S1 caused by Salmonella species group B that totally recovered with appropriate antibiotic therapy. Spondylodiscitis in children is a rare condition and Salmonella infection is one of the rarest aetiology. A high index of suspicion is needed for prompt diagnosis to ensure better long-term outcome. Microbiological diagnosis is essential for the appropriate choice of antibiotic treatment.