Proteus mirabilis thoracic vertebral osteomyelitis: a case report

Proteus mirabilis thoracic vertebral osteomyelitis: a case report

Abstract Background Proteus mirabilis is the second most common pathogen that causes urinary tract infections after Escherichia coli. In rare cases, it is associated with vertebral osteomyelitis. The underlying mechanism of this relationship may be related to the retrograde dissemination of bacteria...

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Main Authors: Ming-Hsiu Chiang, Mei-Hui Lee, Yung-Ching Liu, Chi-Hung Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Proteus mirabilis
Osteomyelitis
Thoracic vertebrae
Bacteremia
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02890-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02890-7

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