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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2008;43(1): 37-40.
doi: https://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2008.43.1.37
A Case of Spondylodiscitis with Spinal Epidural Abscess Due to Brucella.
Dae Hyun Kim, Young Dae Cho
Department of Neurosurgery, Daegu Catholic University, School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. aronnn@empal.com
ABSTRACT
Brucellosis, a zoonosis with worldwide distribution, is a systemic infection caused by facultative intracellular bacteria of the genus Brucella, which can involve multiple organs and tissues. We report an uncommon case of spondylodiscitis with epidural abscess due to Brucella in a male stockbreeder. Diagnosis was based on clinical history, and supported by Brucella serology and magnetic resonance imaging. Clinical and radiological improvement were observed with a combined antimicrobial therapy of doxycycline, rifampicin, and gentamycin.
Key Words: Brucellosis; Spondylodiscitis; Epidural abscess
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