Prolonged and high dosage of tigecycline – successful treatment of spondylodiscitis caused by multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: a case report

Prolonged and high dosage of tigecycline – successful treatment of spondylodiscitis caused by multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: a case report

Abstract Background The incidence of infectious spondylodiscitis has been increasing over the last few years. This reflects the expanding elderly and immunocompromised populations and the rising implementation of invasive spinal procedures. Infection may be inoculated into the disc space directly du...

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Main Authors: Olga Tsachouridou, Adamantini Georgiou, Sideris Nanoudis, Theofilos Chrysanthidis, Georgia Loli, Petros Morfesis, Pantelis Zebekakis, Symeon Metallidis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Spondylodiscitis
Acinetobacter baumannii
Multi-drug resistance
Tigecycline
Prolonged administration
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1357-5

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