J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
2008 Jan;43(1):45-47. 10.3340/jkns.2008.43.1.45.
Cervical Spondylodiscitis Caused by Candida Albicans in Non-Immunocompromised Patient
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Eulji University, Eulji Hospital Seoul, Korea. grimi2@hanmail.net
- KMID: 2067313
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2008.43.1.45
Abstract
- Fungal infections of the spine are relatively uncommon. Moreover, cervical spondylodiscitis due to Candida albicans in non-immunocompromised patient is very rare. We report a case of Candida spondylodiscitis in a 64-year-old woman who complained of neck pain. The clinical feature and treatment option are presented with a review of pertinent literatures.
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