An unusual cause of vertebral osteomyelitis: Candida species.

Scand J Infect Dis

Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Geneva Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.

Published: July 2003

Candida species rarely cause spondylodiscitis. During 3 y, 3 cases of vertebral osteomyelitis due to Candida spp. (Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis) were diagnosed, 2 of which were associated with a spinal epidural abscess.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00365540310000067DOI Listing

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