Fungal infections of spine: Case series during the COVID times

Ishwara Keerthi C; Sevitha Bhat; Shalini Shenoy Mulki; Archana Bhat K

doi:10.1016/j.ijmmb.2022.07.002

Fungal infections of spine: Case series during the COVID times

Ishwara Keerthi C
, Sevitha Bhat
, Shalini Shenoy Mulki
, Archana Bhat K^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Fungal infections of the spine are a rare occurrence. We report three cases of Spondylodiscitis due to Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans and Scedosporium apiospermum. Case 1:37 year old male, with history of COVID-19 infection one month prior presented with L1-2 Spondylodiscitis. Tissue showed growth of Aspergillus fumigatus. Case 2:75 year old male was admitted with swelling over low back. Pus aspirated from the swelling and tissue sent from operated site showed growth of Candida albicans. Case 3:56 year old known diabetic and end stage renal disease on hemodialysis presented with mid back pain since 2 months. Culture showed growth of Scedosporium apiospermum.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	605-607
Number of pages	3
Journal	Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Volume	40
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmmb.2022.07.002
Publication status	Published - 01-10-2022

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Microbiology
Immunology
Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous)
General Immunology and Microbiology
Microbiology (medical)
Infectious Diseases

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