Spinal epidural abscess: An unusual complication of bacterial endocarditis

D. Elian; D. Hassin; A. Tomer; H. Bank; Z. Eisenstein

doi:10.1007/BF01645954

Spinal epidural abscess: An unusual complication of bacterial endocarditis

D. Elian, D. Hassin, A. Tomer, H. Bank, Z. Eisenstein

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We are reporting a case of epidural abscess complicating bacterial endocarditis. To the best of our knowledge, this association has not been reported before. Streptococcus sanguis was isolated from the blood. A full recovery followed surgery and antibiotic therapy. The relevant characteristics of both diseases are reviewed. No explanation for this rare association is available as yet.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	258-259
Number of pages	2
Journal	Infection
Volume	12
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01645954
State	Published - 1 Jul 1984
Externally published	Yes

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