Abstract
Atypical mycobacterial infections are uncommon, particularly in the spine. The authors present the case of a patient with vertebral osteomyelitis secondary to Mycobacterium chelonae subspecies abscessus that was successfully treated with surgical debridement and stabilization, followed by chemotherapy.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy*
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / complications*
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Mycobacterium chelonae*
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Osteomyelitis / microbiology*
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Prednisone / therapeutic use*
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Spinal Diseases / microbiology*