Parvimonas micra-Induced Paraspinal Abscess and Pyogenic Spondylitis Following Dental Extraction: A Case Report with a Brief Literature Review

The increasing prevalence of pyogenic spondylitis in older adults is primarily driven by Staphylococcus aureus. Cases caused by anaerobic bacteria are rare. This report focuses on a 71-year-old man diagnosed with spondylitis due to an anaerobic bacterial infection. The causative pathogen—Parvimonas...

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Published inThe Nerve Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 39 - 44
Main Authors Yu, Jae Wook, Oh, Bu Kwang, Son, Dong Wuk, Lee, Jun Seok, Lee, Su Hun, Sung, Soon Ki, Lee, Sang Weon, Song, Geun Sung
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 대한말초신경학회 30.04.2024
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Summary:The increasing prevalence of pyogenic spondylitis in older adults is primarily driven by Staphylococcus aureus. Cases caused by anaerobic bacteria are rare. This report focuses on a 71-year-old man diagnosed with spondylitis due to an anaerobic bacterial infection. The causative pathogen—Parvimonas micra—is typically found in the oral cavity. Interestingly, the patient had undergone a tooth extraction before the diagnosis. He was successfully treated with antibiotics; therefore, surgery was not necessary. This case is notable for the uncommon infective organism and, along with a concise literature review, this report provides valuable insights for the medical community.
ISSN:2465-891X
2465-891X
DOI:10.21129/nerve.2023.00500